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1908 Map of Buffalo Creek
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1908 Map of Buffalo Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1908

About this map

The Rio De Los Americanos land grant dominates this 1908 landscape, reflecting the transitional era of Sacramento County ranching as it met the expanding rail network. The Southern Pacific line, including the (Placerville Br), cuts across the northern terrain near Buffalo Creek, marking the shift from Mexican-era landholdings to twentieth-century industrial transport. This advance sheet captures localized landmarks such as the Highland School and the Sacramento and Jackson Road, which served the rural population long before modern subdivisions transformed the area. Unique vegetation markers like Bunch Trees and Clump No 3 provide rare spatial anchors for researchers tracing historical land use or original surveying points. The intricate contour lines along Deer Creek emphasize the drainage patterns that defined the agricultural and settlement potential of this valley region at the start of the century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1908
Date Published1908
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions20.1 x 22.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain