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1968 Map of Galt

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Galt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The town of Galt serves as the primary hub on this Sacramento Valley landscape, situated along the Southern Pacific railroad corridor. The area is defined by the complex hydrology of the Cosumnes River and its tributaries, including Deer Creek and Badger Creek. Agricultural and institutional development is evident in the layout of facilities like the Valley Oaks School, the High School, and the local Fairgrounds.

Smaller settlements and historical markers are scattered across the surrounding plains, such as Mcconnel to the north and the cluster at Twin Cities. The map also captures several family and local landmarks, including the Hicksville Cemetery near Arno Road and the enigmatic label Need. The presence of several landing strips and a network of named country roads like Simmerhorn Road and Cherokee Road reflects the mid-century connectivity of this rural ranching and farming region.