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1967 Map of Buffalo Creek

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Buffalo Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Mather Air Force Base and an extensive U. S. Military Reservation dominate the western landscape of this Sacramento County region, reflecting the significant mid-century military footprint in the area. The terrain is notably altered by heavy industry, with vast stretches of Dredge Tailings flanking Buffalo Creek and surrounding Rebel Hill. These remnants speak to the legacy of large-scale gold dredging operations that reshaped the valley floor.

Transportation and historical land grants define the local geography, from the Southern Pacific and Industrial Railroad lines in the north to the sprawling boundaries of the Rio De Los Americanos and Omochumnes grants. Rural infrastructure such as the Carson Creek High Sch and Blodgett Reservoir sit alongside growing thoroughfares like Sunrise Boulevard and Kiefer Boulevard, capturing a moment when historic ranch lands began transitioning toward more modern development.