1910 Map of Galt

About this map

The Southern Pacific (Niles and Sacramento Line) bisects the landscape of the San Jon de los Moquelumnes land grant, serving as the primary corridor for movement between Sacramento and San Joaquin counties at the start of the twentieth century. The town of Galt dominates the southern portion of the sheet, showing a developed street grid and proximity to Dry Creek. To the north, smaller stops and agricultural hubs like Arno, Hicksville, and McConnell dot the rail line, reflecting a period when small rural centers were vital for local commerce. The winding path of the Cosumnes River and its tributary Laguna define the low-lying drainage patterns of the Central Valley. Social infrastructure is represented by the Arno School, a focal point for the surrounding farming community during this era of early California development.