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1953 Map of Lincoln

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor anchors this mid-century view of Placer County, following a northwest-to-southeast line through Lincoln and Sheridan. The landscape reveals a complex history of land use, where agriculture and industry overlap along the drainages of Coon Creek, Doty Ravine, and Auburn Ravine. Significant evidence of historical mining is visible in the extensive Dredge Tailings that follow the creek beds, contrasted by the extractive operations at the Clay Pit near Clayton.

Rural life is marked by family-named landmarks and essential community sites, including Chamberlain Ranch, Sunnybrook Farm, and the Manzanita Cem. The growth of the regional infrastructure is further highlighted by the Lincoln Municipal Airport and the expanding footprint of the town of Lincoln, which includes a Trailer Park, City Hall, and the local High Sch. Numerous windmills scattered across the terrain indicate the persistent reliance on groundwater for the surrounding ranching and farming operations.