1953 Map of Sloughhouse

About this map

The Cosumnes River corridor in Sacramento County reveals a mid-century landscape of ranching, mining history, and agricultural expansion. Based on 1907 topography with 1950s updates, the map details the transition between the lowlands and the foothills. Large-scale Dredge Tailings in the northeast indicate the region's gold mining legacy, while the presence of the Central California Traction line and local roads like Grant Line Road show the established transport network. Local social centers are evident at the Alta Mesa Community Hall and the Alta Mesa Gun Club. Educational history is preserved through the locations of the Cosumnes River Sch, Lee Sch, and the already Rhoads Sch (Aban'd). The map reflects an era where family-owned ranch land and small settlements like Sloughhouse and Cosumne remained the primary character of this California valley.