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1954 Map of Fair Oaks

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Fair Oaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Sacramento and its burgeoning suburban periphery are documented here during a period of massive mid-century expansion. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major transportation and defense corridors, with the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads threading through emerging neighborhoods like Del Paso Heights and North Sacramento. A significant military presence is evident at McClellan Field, Camp Kohler, and Mather Air Force Base, highlighting the region's importance to the national defense strategy during the Cold War era.

Residential development follows the paths of American River and various sloughs, with an intensive network of schools such as Grant Union HS and El Camino High Sch serving new communities. To the northeast, Roseville stands as a distinct hub at the junction of the Southern Pacific lines, while local landmarks like St Patrick Orphanage and the State Capitol provide anchor points for genealogists and local historians tracing the city's growth away from the riverfront.