1973 Map of Sanborn

About this map

The arid floor of Fremont Valley dominates this landscape, characterized by the seasonal drainage of Cache Creek and a network of water-management infrastructure. Recorded during a period of desert development, the map shows the emerging layout of California City in the northeast and the small rail-side community of Sanborn to the south. The region is a significant corridor for transit and energy, featuring multiple Pipelines and the heavy rail lines of the Southern Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads.