1944 Map of Folsom

About this map

Folsom serves as the central hub of this mid-century landscape, where the confluence of the North Fork American River and South Fork American River defines the local geography. The map illustrates the industrial and institutional foundations of the region, anchored by the State Prison at Represa and the Southern Pacific railroad lines. Gold rush history remains visible through labels like Negro Hill and the Mormon Hill Mine, while the rural educational network is well-documented via numerous local institutions such as Eureka Union Sch and Mormon Island Sch. To the south and east, the terrain transitions into a series of creeks and ridges, including Deer Creek and Ben Bolt, showing the early 1940s road network through settlements like Clarksville and White Rock before the later expansion of modern reservoir systems changed the river's path.