1954 Map of Fair Oaks

About this map

Sacramento and its burgeoning mid-century suburbs are the focus of this 1954 cultural revision, showing a region defined by post-war expansion and massive military installations. The map captures the dense urban core around the State Capitol and the northward reach of neighborhoods like Hagginwood and North Highlands toward McClellan Field. To the east, Mather Air Force Base sits adjacent to extensive Dredge Tailings along the American River, a stark visual reminder of the area's gold-mining legacy.