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1949 Map of Sacramento East

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Sacramento East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The State Capitol and the surrounding urban grid of Sacramento define the western portion of this mid-century survey, revealing a city on the cusp of significant post-war expansion. The industrial and transportation infrastructure of the era is evident through the dense network of railroads, including the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern, which service the capital and nearby North Sacramento. Cultural and civic landmarks such as the State Fairgrounds, Edmonds Field, and the Sacramento Municipal Airport highlight the city's role as a regional hub.

Beyond the city core, the landscape transitions into developing suburbs and industrial sites like the U S Army Signal Depot and Fruitridge Manor. Local history is preserved in the numerous named schools and cemeteries, such as St Marys Cemetery and St Patricks Orphanage. The American River meanders through the center, its banks flanked by levees and features like Bushy Lake, illustrating the ongoing management of the river valley's hydrology for urban safety.