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1951 Map of Yountville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Yountville and the nearby State Veterans Home anchor this mid-century survey of the heart of the Napa Valley, a landscape defined by its transition from the agricultural floor to the high ridges of the Vaca Mountains. Along the Napa River, the land is carved into institutional and agricultural holdings like the Napa State Farm, Farm Labor Camp, and the State Game Farm. To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward landmarks like Stags Leap and Atlas Peak, where the drainage of Rector Creek is captured by the Rector Reservoir.

The infrastructure of the early 1950s is remarkably detailed, showing the Silverado Trail winding along the base of the hills and the Southern Pacific Highway corridor. Upland areas like Foss Valley and the Sage Canyon region reveal a sparse network of ranches and springs, including the notable Napa Soda Springs and the sprawling Circle S Ranch, providing a clear look at the valley's rural character before the intensive modern viticultural expansion.