2018 Map of Kirkville

About this map

The Sacramento River defines the central character of this landscape, its winding course creating a series of sharp meanders and eddies between Colusa County, Sutter County, and Yolo County. The rural settlement of Kirkville sits near a cluster of tight river bends, including China Bend and Ministerial Bend, while Cranmore and Everglade anchor the agricultural plains to the north. This is a region shaped by water management and river history, evidenced by the intricate network of canals in the Sutter Basin and remnant oxbows like Hiatt Lake and Horseshoe Lake. Landmarks such as Tyndall Mound and Howells Point Ridge provide subtle elevation in the otherwise flat Sacramento Valley floor. The grid of service roads, including Cranmore Rd and Reclamation Rd, highlights the systematic reclamation and farming of the valley as it appeared in the late 2010s.