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1967 Map of Carmichael

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The American River carves through this mid-1970s landscape, separating the residential expansions of Carmichael and Rancho Cordova. The sheet details a period of significant suburban growth in Sacramento County, where once-isolated points like Walsh Station and Mayhew are being integrated into the developing corridor. Dominating the southern half of the map is the extensive footprint of Mather Air Force Base and its associated Mather Field, reflecting the era's heavy military presence and its impact on local land use.

Transportation networks define the region's connectivity, with the Southern Pacific tracks and the Central California Traction line running alongside arterial roads like Folsom Blvd. Local history is preserved in the numerous school sites such as Rio Americano High Sch and several resting places including the Mathew Kilgore Cem and Arlington Memorial Cem. From the dredgings near the river to the evolving neighborhoods of Rosemont, the map records the transition from agricultural and industrial origins to a sprawling suburban complex.