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1960s Maps of Placer County, California

Explore 7 historic maps of Placer County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Placer County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Placer County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Placer County, CA maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Chico
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Northern California high country and Sacramento Valley meet in this 1960s-era landscape of mining towns and river settlements. Trace the rail-and-water economy of the gold country through the Empire Mine, Beale Air Force Base, and the Western Pacific Railroad.
  4. 1967 Map of Folsom, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Folsom, 1968 Print
    1967 Folsom
    1968 Print · USGS
    The American River corridor was undergoing rapid transformation in the late sixties as suburban growth met industrial history. Researchers can locate Folsom State Prison, trace the old Prairie City (Site), and see the extensive Dredge Tailings left from gold mining days.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1967 Map of Pleasant Grove, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Pleasant Grove, 1968 Print
    1967 Pleasant Grove
    1968 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the Central Valley at the Sutter and Placer county line comes into focus in this late-sixties survey. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Riego and Sankey or locate landmarks such as the Radio Towers (KFBK).
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1967 Map of Rocklin, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Rocklin, 1968 Print
    1967 Rocklin
    1968 Print · USGS
    Placer County's foothill corridor underwent significant transition in the late sixties as traditional rail towns met new suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Stallman Corners or locate Placer Ch and the Mary Leh Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1967 Map of Rio Linda, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Rio Linda, 1968 Print
    1967 Rio Linda
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northern Sacramento County enters a period of post-war growth as the aerospace sector and suburban expansion reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace the development of Rio Linda and North Highlands alongside McClellan Air Force Base and the Sacramento Northern rail line.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1967 Map of Roseville, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Roseville, 1968 Print
    1967 Roseville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Roseville and Rocklin appear during a period of agricultural transition in the late sixties as ranching lands met new suburban growth. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named properties like the W F Fiddlyment Ranch, the Roseville Cem, and the old Southern Pacific rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1967 Map of Citrus Heights, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Citrus Heights, 1969 Print
    1967 Citrus Heights
    1969 Print · USGS
    Suburban development meets the gold-dredged banks of the American River during the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools and burial grounds like Sylvan Cem, the crossroads at Sylvan Corners, and the burgeoning residential tracts of Foothill Farms.
    6 unique versions available
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