1953 Map of Carbondale

About this map

The Cosumnes River corridor in the early 1950s reveals a landscape heavily modified by industrial extraction, notably defined by extensive Dredge Tailings that follow the river's path through the northern reaches. This topographic record identifies small rural centers and waypoints such as Bridge House, Live Oak, and Carbondale, situated along the border of Sacramento and Amador counties. The transportation network of the era is anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad and the historical Jackson Road, which facilitated movement across the low hills.