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1949 Map of Sacramento West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Sacramento River and its complex system of levees and bypasses dominate this landscape at the intersection of Sacramento and Yolo counties. This 1940s record illustrates the managed hydrology of the region, featuring the massive Sacramento By-Pass and Yolo By-Pass designed to protect the growing urban centers. While the east bank shows the dense grid of Sacramento, the west bank reveals the distinct early communities of Bryte, Broderick, and West Sacramento before their later consolidation.

Infrastructure is central to the era's development, with the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern railroads spanning the terrain. Notable local landmarks include the KFBK Radio Tower, several rural schools like Westacre Sch, and water features such as Washington Lake and Greens Lake. The transition from industrial areas like the Clay Pit to recreational spaces like William Land Park highlights the diverse land use of the mid-century riverfront.