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1968 Map of Sloughhouse

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Sloughhouse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Cosumnes River meanders through this Sacramento County landscape, its course flanked by a mixture of agricultural development and industrial remnants. Near the northern settlement of Sloughhouse, the terrain bears the distinct marks of Dredge Tailings, evidence of past hydraulic or bucket-line mining activity along the riverbanks. The rural infrastructure of the mid-20th century is well-documented, featuring essential community hubs like the Alta Mesa Community Hall, Rhoades School, and a Fish Hatchery located just south of Sloughhouse.

Transportation patterns are dominated by the Central California Traction line running through the southwest corner, serving the small community of Walmort. Further south at Alta Mesa, a localized network of fruit-named roads—including Peach Lane, Pear Lane, and Cherry Road—suggests a historical focus on orchard farming. The map also identifies local landmarks such as a Historical Monument and a Cem (cemetery), providing specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.