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1950s Maps of Rancho Cordova, California

Explore 7 historic maps of Rancho Cordova from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Rancho Cordova's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Rancho Cordova's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Rancho Cordova, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Carmichael
    1950 Map of Carmichael
    1950 Carmichael
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley landscape appears here in the years following World War II, defined by the growth of Carmichael and the presence of Mather Field. Researchers can trace early railroad stops like Walsh Station and find family landmarks including Mathew Kilgore Cem and Mayhew Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Citrus Heights, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Citrus Heights, 1952 Print
    1951 Citrus Heights
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Sacramento in the early fifties, the landscape was quickly evolving from agricultural ranch lands into bustling suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Citrus Heights through its early schools like Sylvan Sch and the industrial Dredge Tailings along the American River.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Carmichael, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Carmichael, 1955 Print
    1954 Carmichael
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sacramento's eastern suburbs and military installations show a region in transition during the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate family roots at the Bellevue Cemetery or trace the early industrial footprint of the Southern Pacific and the vast Dredge Tailings.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Buffalo Creek, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Buffalo Creek, 1955 Print
    1954 Buffalo Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sacramento County in the mid-1950s shows a landscape still defined by gold-era industry and large land grants. Researchers can trace the massive Dredge Tailings near the Southern Pacific tracks or locate the Blodgett Reservoir and old windmill sites.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Fair Oaks, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Fair Oaks, 1957 Print
    1954 Fair Oaks
    1957 Print · USGS
    Sacramento and the American River suburbs underwent significant growth during the early Cold War era as military bases and new subdivisions expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous schools like Grant Union HS, the St Patrick Orphanage, and small communities like Sylvan Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Sacramento
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century California unfolds from the delta to the high Sierra, capturing a landscape of growing valley cities and burgeoning military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines and river towns from Woodland to Lodi, or explore the foothill settlements of Placerville and Jackson.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Sacramento
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-twentieth century, the California heartland was a hub of river transport, rail lines, and military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Gold Country towns like Angels Camp and Sonora or follow the path of the Southern Pacific RR through the growing suburbs of Sacramento.
    4 unique versions available
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