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1893 Map of Sacramento

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Sacramento
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1900
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1900

About this map

The Sacramento riverfront and the surrounding Central Valley landscape are captured in this late nineteenth-century survey, showcasing a region defined by its rail hubs and agricultural outposts. The Central Pacific Railroad and the C. P. R. R. create a sharp transit corridor through Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln, while the historic Placerville Road follows the southern bank of the American River.

Evidence of early California settlement patterns appears in the numerous stage stops and family holdings, such as 12 Mile House, Whitney's Ranch, and Scott Ranch. Near the confluence of the South Fork American River and the main channel, the town of Folsom serves as a critical junction near the Natoma vineyards and the rugged foothills of El Dorado county. The map also documents the transition from the gridded streets of Sacramento to outlying communities like Homestead and Brighton.