Old Maps of Pocket, Sacramento for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Pocket with 20 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

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Pocket, Sacramento maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Davisville
    1907 Map of Davisville
    1907 Davisville
    1907 Print · USGS
    Yolo and Sacramento counties are captured here at a pivot point for river transit and rail growth. Researchers can trace early rural life via the Lisbon School, Taylor Monument Datey's Ferry, and the original footprint of Davisville.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1908 Map of Courtland
    1908 Map of Courtland
    1908 Courtland
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Delta at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of fertile river islands and vital waterborne transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Courtland, Clarksburg, and Freeport, or locate landmarks like the Free County Ferry and Indian Mound.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1916 Map of Lovdal
    1916 Map of Lovdal
    1916 Lovdal
    1916 Print · USGS
    Near the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers in the early 1900s, this area shows a landscape defined by levees and early rail lines. Genealogists and historians can locate the Lisbon School, the Washington Broderick P O, and industry at the Brickyard.

  4. 1916 Map of Babel Slough
    1916 Map of Babel Slough
    1916 Babel Slough
    1916 Print · USGS
    Yolo and Sacramento counties meet along the river in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by water and new reclamation canals. Genealogists and local historians can trace riverfront settlements at Clarksburg and Freeport, find the Free County Ferry, and locate the Indian Mound near Big Lake.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 1952 Map of Clarksburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Clarksburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Clarksburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River delta comes alive in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of heavy industry and ancient landmarks. Trace the agricultural roots of the region through the Sugar Beet Plant, find the Indian Mound, or locate the vanished stops of the Southern Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Courtland, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Courtland, 1959 Print
    1952 Courtland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Delta comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by river commerce and sprawling ranch holdings. Family researchers can locate Tremont Cem, Liberty Sch, and long-established properties like Glide Ranch and Maxwell Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Davis, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Davis, 1956 Print
    1954 Davis
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Davis and West Sacramento are shown during a period of major infrastructure growth, with the Sacramento Deep Water Channel still under construction. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Davis Cem, Capitol Sky Park, and rural schools such as Taylor Monument Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 1967 Map of Sacramento West, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Sacramento West, 1968 Print
    1967 Sacramento West
    1968 Print · USGS
    Greater Sacramento and its industrial waterfront come alive in this mid-century survey of the river and rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of West Sacramento neighborhoods, the Port of Sacramento facilities, and schools like Holy Cross Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1967 Map of Clarksburg, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Clarksburg, 1969 Print
    1967 Clarksburg
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Delta comes to life in the late sixties as a busy landscape of river commerce and rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Clarksburg, locate the Pony Express Sch, and explore the reach of the Sacramento Northern railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1992 Map of Sacramento West, 1997 Print
    1992 Map of Sacramento West, 1997 Print
    1992 Sacramento West
    1997 Print · USGS
    Sacramento and its western neighbor are seen here in the early 1990s as the riverfront continued to transition from industry to preservation. Researchers can trace the massive Deep Water Ship Channel and find local landmarks like Old Sacramento State Historical Park and William Land Park.

  17. 1993 Map of Lodi, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Lodi, 1994 Print
    1993 Lodi
    1994 Print · USGS
    Northern California's delta country and the growing Central Valley corridors are captured here in the early nineties. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate island tracts, old railroad lines like the Sacramento Northern RR, and established local landmarks including the Lodi Memorial Cemetery and University of the Pacific.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1994 Map of Sacramento
    1994 Map of Sacramento
    1994 Sacramento
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento valley was a landscape of massive flood control and military aviation during the mid-nineties. Researchers can trace the complex network of the Yolo Bypass and the Sacramento River alongside McClellan Air Force Base and Zamora.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 2022 Map of Clarksburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Clarksburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Clarksburg
    2022 Print · USGS
    The riverfront town of Clarksburg and the southern edge of Sacramento are captured in this modern survey of the Sacramento Valley. Researchers can trace the engineering of the Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel and find local landmarks like Freeport, Elk Slough, and the Borges - Clarksburg Airport.

  20. 2023 Map of Sacramento West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Sacramento West, 2023 Print
    2023 Sacramento West
    2023 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and industrial districts of Yolo and Sacramento Counties are shown here in the 2020s, revealing a landscape defined by massive shipping channels and urban growth. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods like Broderick and Bryte or locate resting places at the Sacramento City Cem and Odd Fellows Lawn Cem.

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