1967 Map of Folsom

About this map

Folsom State Prison stands as a prominent fixture overlooking the American River, its presence defining the eastern corridor of this 1960s landscape. This era marks a significant transformation of the terrain, characterized by the massive water management infrastructure of Folsom Dam and Nimbus Dam, which created Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma. The map reveals the scars of earlier industrial activity through extensive Dredge Tailings south of the river, contrasting with the rapid suburban expansion in Orangevale and around Phoenix Field.