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2012 Map of Knights Landing

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Knights Landing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Sacramento River carves a winding path through this agricultural landscape in Sutter County, where human engineering and natural waterways converge. This era of the valley is defined by significant water management features, including the Fremont Weir and the Knights Landing Ridge Cut, which coordinate the flow between the main river and the Sacramento Slough. The settlement of Knights Landing sits prominently at a sharp bend in the river, serving as a hub for the surrounding fields.

Agricultural aviation is a notable part of the local economy, evidenced by several specialized facilities like Wagner Aviation Airport, Bob's Flying Service Inc Airport, and Sunrise Dusters Airport. These small airstrips support the intensive farming found in the vicinity of Robbins and Karnak. To the east, the Feather River defines the boundary of the basin, while oxbow remnants such as Horseshoe Lake and Mary Lake mark the historic path of the river's shifting channels.