1948 Map of Sacramento
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
Sacramento serves as the focal point of this regional study, which captures the California state capital and the surrounding Central Valley just as post-war suburban and military expansion began to accelerate. The urban footprint of North Sacramento and West Sacramento contrasts with the intricate agricultural waterway networks of the delta region to the southwest, where the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River converge near Isleton and Rio Vista. To the east, the landscape transitions sharply into the Sierra Nevada, encompassing the Eldorado National Forest and the southern shores of Lake Tahoe. Significant military installations, including McClellan Air Force Base and Mather Air Force Base, reflect the era's strategic importance. The map provides a detailed view of the era's transportation infrastructure, from the Southern Pacific RR lines to the historic State Highway 49 winding through the Gold Country foothills.
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