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1951 Map of Rio Linda

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Rio Linda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

McClellan Field and its surrounding military reservation anchor the eastern landscape of this Sacramento County region, reflecting the area's mid-century strategic importance. The northern suburbs show a distinct transition from the dense residential grid of Del Paso Heights and Hagginwood to the more open, agricultural character of Rio Linda and Elverta. Transportation networks are heavily represented by the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern railroads, which facilitated local growth alongside the developing Sacramento Freeway.

Educational and community landmarks are prominent, including Grant Tech College, Grant Union High School, and several rural institutions like Center Joint School and Fruitvale School. The terrain is defined by the American Basin and the meandering paths of Dry Creek and Magpie Creek, which cut through the landscape toward Cherry Island. Local history is preserved in sites such as Grant Mem Park and the North Sacramento Airport, illustrating a community balanced between aviation infrastructure and suburban expansion.