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1968 Map of Elk Grove

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Elk Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Elk Grove anchors this Sacramento County landscape in the late 1960s, showing a community undergoing significant transition. The map captures the convergence of the Southern Pacific and Central California Traction rail lines, which historically drove the agricultural economy of this region. Beyond the growing town center with its Kerr Jr HS and Shopping Center, the map details a grid of rural roads like Bradshaw Road and Grant Line Road that connect outlying settlements such as Sheldon and the small enclave of Kosova.

The hydrography of the area is well-defined, featuring the Cosumnes and Deer Creek, alongside the Central Valley State Fish Hatchery. Significant local history markers include the Odd Fellows Cem and Union Cem, providing valuable data for genealogists. The presence of several landing strips and a Borrow Pit alongside traditional institutions like the Pleasant Grove Sch illustrates the mix of 20th-century development and established rural heritage.