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1940s Maps of Sacramento, California

Explore 6 historic maps of Sacramento 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'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's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Sacramento, 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. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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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