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1970s Maps of Sacramento County, California

Explore 10 historic maps of Sacramento County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, 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 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Sacramento County, CA maps

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  1. 1975 Map of Citrus Heights, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Citrus Heights, 1977 Print
    1975 Citrus Heights
    1977 Print · USGS
    Sacramento's northern suburbs are captured in the mid-seventies just as development began to fill the gaps between historic communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace street-level detail through Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, and Carmichael.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1975 Map of Folsom, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Folsom, 1978 Print
    1975 Folsom
    1978 Print · USGS
    Greater Sacramento's transition toward modern suburban development is captured in the mid-1970s through this detailed aerial survey. Trace the growth of Folsom and Orangevale alongside the massive engineering of Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma.
  7. 1975 Map of Rio Linda, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Rio Linda, 1978 Print
    1975 Rio Linda
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of steady suburban transition. Trace the mid-century footprint of McClellan Air Force Base and the developing street patterns of Rio Linda and North Highlands.
  10. 1978 Map of Bouldin Island
    1978 Map of Bouldin Island
    1978 Bouldin Island
    1978 Print · USGS
    The California Delta was a labyrinth of waterways and reclaimed island tracts in the late 1970s. Trace the reach of the Deep Water Channel or locate specific points like Prisoners Point, the Venice Ferry, and Bethel Island.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1978 Map of Rio Vista
    1978 Map of Rio Vista
    1978 Rio Vista
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River delta comes into focus during the late 1970s, showing the intricate network of islands and sloughs near Rio Vista. Researchers can trace local landmarks like White Sch, the Rio Vista Airport, and the U S Coast Guard Res.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1978 Map of Courtland
    1978 Map of Courtland
    1978 Courtland
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River Delta is mapped here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by its complex sloughs and island agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can trace the riverside communities of Courtland, Locke, and Hood, along with landings like Steamboat Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1978 Map of Jersey Island
    1978 Map of Jersey Island
    1978 Jersey Island
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is captured here in the late seventies, a labyrinth of agricultural tracts and industrial gas fields. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Bethel Island, the rail corridor at Bridgehead, and the riverside settlement of Emmaton.
  22. 1978 Map of Isleton
    1978 Map of Isleton
    1978 Isleton
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River delta's island-and-levee system is detailed here in the late seventies. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Howard Landing Ferry, the historic town of Locke, and the Rio Vista Gas Field.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1978 Map of Antioch North
    1978 Map of Antioch North
    1978 Antioch North
    1978 Print · USGS
    In the late seventies, the Delta industrial corridor was a thriving hub of shipping, rail, and manufacturing. Trace the development of Antioch and Pittsburg alongside the historic Steel Mill and the secluded marshes of Sherman Island.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1978 Map of Thornton
    1978 Map of Thornton
    1978 Thornton
    1978 Print · USGS
    The California Delta landscape of the late seventies shows a highly engineered world of tracts and sloughs at the border of Sacramento and San Joaquin counties. Trace local landmarks like New Hope Landing, Thornton, and the Southern Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
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