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1940s Maps of Sacramento County, California

Explore 10 historic maps of Sacramento County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Sacramento County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Sacramento County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Sacramento County, CA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Franklin, 1942 Print
    1941 Map of Franklin, 1942 Print
    1941 Franklin
    1942 Print · USGS
    Sacramento and San Joaquin counties are depicted here in the early 1940s, highlighting a vital agricultural and rail corridor. Researchers can trace family-named school districts and early industry like the Bradford Winery, Hicksville, and the Sacramento Co Old Mens Home.
  4. 1941 Map of Folsom, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Folsom, 1957 Print
    1941 Folsom
    1957 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada meet the Central Valley in the early 1940s, showing the river and rail corridors before major reservoirs were built. Researchers can trace the original tracks of the Southern Pacific and locate historic rural hubs like Natoma, Clarksville, and Mormon Island Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Bellota
    1942 Map of Bellota
    1942 Bellota
    1942 Print · USGS
    San Joaquin County agriculture and rail systems are in full view during the early 1940s. Trace family roots through many rural schoolhouses like Bruella Sch and early settlements such as Dogtown, Lockeford, and Bellota.
  10. 1942 Map of Lodi
    1942 Map of Lodi
    1942 Lodi
    1942 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin delta region thrives as a complex network of reclaimed islands and sloughs in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local society through Thornton Migratory Labor Camp, Liberty School, and the busy Mokelumne River landings.
  13. 1944 Map of Folsom
    1944 Map of Folsom
    1944 Folsom
    1944 Print · USGS
    The American River region around Folsom thrives in the early 1940s, marked by dredging bars and early rail transport before major reservoirs transformed the valley. Researchers can find many schoolhouses like Mormon Island Sch and landmarks such as the State Prison Represa.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Sacramento
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley meets the high Sierra during a period of post-war expansion. Trace the historic river delta islands like Grand Island or locate early airfield footprints at McClellan Air Force Base and Mather Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Sacramento
    1951 Print · USGS
    Post-war Northern California comes alive in this regional survey, capturing the era of expansion between the Central Valley and the High Sierra. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central California Traction and Sacramento Northern RR or locate landmarks like the State Capitol and University of California Davis.
  22. 1948 Map of Sacramento West, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Sacramento West, 1958 Print
    1948 Sacramento West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yolo County and the western edge of the state capital are seen here in the late forties during a period of rapid post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development in Bryte and Broderick or locate landmarks like Peethill and the Yolo Causeway.
  25. 1949 Map of Sacramento West
    1949 Map of Sacramento West
    1949 Sacramento West
    1949 Print · USGS
    West Sacramento and the neighboring river communities are documented here just after the war, showing the vital levee systems and rail lines of Yolo County. Genealogists and historians can trace Bryte, Broderick, and early neighborhood sites like Westacre Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Sacramento East
    1949 Map of Sacramento East
    1949 Sacramento East
    1949 Print · USGS
    Sacramento and its northern suburbs are shown in detail during the late 1940s, capturing the city's growth and its rail-centered economy. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood landmarks from St Marys Cemetery to the State Fairgrounds and the U S Army Signal Depot.
    2 unique versions available
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