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1953 Map of Roseville

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Roseville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Roseville sits at a geographic crossroads in the early 1950s, where the rising suburban footprint meets established Placer County agriculture. The city center is dense with civil infrastructure, including the Woodbridge Sch, the local Library, and the County Fairgrounds, all situated near the bustling Southern Pacific rail lines. To the north and west, the landscape transitions into large working estates such as the W F Fiddyment Ranch and Diamond K Ranch, illustrating the region's ranching heritage before widespread residential expansion.

Hydrology and terrain dictate the layout of the land, with Pleasant Grove Creek and its South Branch cutting through the western plains. To the east, the elevation rises toward Telegraph Hill and the rolling hills near Spring Valley Ranch. Notable social landmarks like the Sierra View Country Club and the Public Cem flank the growing town, while the Auburn Ravine and Orchard Creek provide natural drainage for the surrounding orchards.