1968 Map of Elk Grove

About this map

Cosumnes River and Deer Creek dominate the southeastern landscape of this Sacramento County region, where agricultural land use transitions toward the growing community of Elk Grove. The map records a critical period of development, showing the established town center near the Southern Pacific tracks and the Elk Grove County Park. Significant rural landmarks like the Central Valley State Fish Hatchery and the Odd Fellows Cem sit among a grid of ranch roads, including Grant Line Road. The presence of the Central California Traction line and smaller settlements like Wilton and Sheldon illustrate the historically dispersed population centers that supported the valley's ranching and farming economy. Further north, features like the Pleasant Grove Sch and County Dump indicate the infrastructure supporting these outlying agricultural communities.