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1950s Maps of Brighton, Sacramento

Explore 4 historic maps of Brighton 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 Brighton'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 Brighton's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Brighton, Sacramento maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Sacramento East, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Sacramento East, 1956 Print
    1954 Sacramento East
    1956 Print · USGS
    Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs hum with mid-century activity along the American River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the capital city through landmarks like Sutter's Fort, the State Capitol, and several legacy burial grounds including St Marys County Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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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