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1951 Map of Yountville

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Yountville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Yountville serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, surrounded by the agricultural and institutional landscape of the central Napa Valley. The presence of the State Veterans Home and the Napa State Farm highlights the region's historical role in public service and state-run agriculture. To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward the iconic Stags Leap and Atlas Peak, where the rugged topography is punctuated by water infrastructure like the Lake Hennessey and Rector Reservoir.

The map reveals an era of transition, where established estates like the Circle S Ranch and the site of Napa Soda Springs sit alongside newer developments. The transportation network is defined by the Silverado Trail and the Southern Pacific Highway, tracing the valley floor. Water management is a clear priority, evidenced by the Conn Dam and Intake Tower that regulate the flow through Sage Canyon, supporting the valley's growing needs during the early 1950s.