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1951 Map of Sonoma

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sonoma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Pueblo Lands of Sonoma form the heart of this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape transitioning from its deep Spanish and Mexican heritage into a modern viticultural and residential hub. Central to the map is the town of Sonoma, where historical legacy is anchored by the Vallejo Home State Historical Monument and the Mission San Francisco Solano Vineyard. These landmarks signify the early 19th-century roots of the region's agricultural identity long before the post-war suburban shift.

Along the western valley floor, a series of thermal resorts including Fetters Hot Springs and Boyes Hot Springs line the Northwestern Pacific RR, illustrating the era's recreation-driven development. The terrain rises sharply to the east toward Arrowhead Mountain and Mt Veeder, where the Napa and Sonoma county line follows the high ridges. This layout captures the spatial relationship between the dense valley floor settlements like El Verano and the elevated, isolated institutions like Mont La Salle School.