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1953 Map of Lincoln

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The agricultural and industrial character of the Placer and Sutter County border is clearly visible in this mid-century survey. Lincoln serves as a central hub, flanked by extensive Clay Pit operations and Dredge Tailings that indicate the area's extraction history. To the north, the Bear River and Yankee Slough define the drainage of the Rancho Johnson Grant, while the south is anchored by the growing footprint of Roseville, featuring the Sierra View Country Club and the County Fairgrounds.

Land use is a mix of small settlements and large family holdings like the WF Fiddyment Ranch and RE Fiddyment Ranch. The infrastructure of the era is represented by the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods from the local ranches and mines. Rural education and community life are marked by the Alpha School, Union HS, and the Manzanita Cemetery near Coon Creek.