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2018 Map of Meridian

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Meridian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Sacramento River carves a deep, serpentine path through the heart of this Central Valley landscape, defining the border between Colusa and Sutter counties. The river's sharp oxbow at Moons Bend and the surrounding wetland complex of the Butte Sink characterize the hydrologic profile of the region. On the eastern edge, the rising elevation of the Sutter Buttes provides a stark contrast to the flat alluvial plains, where agriculture is supported by a network of drainage features like the Sycamore Slough and Butte Creek.

Small riverfront settlements like Meridian and Sycamore serve as focal points for the local rural community, which is networked by a grid of named farm roads. Genealogists and local historians can find specific points of interest including the Meridian Cem and the Colusa County Airport on the outskirts of Colusa. The transition from the dense wetlands of Wood Lake to the higher ground of West Butte illustrates the complex drainage and land management systems of the modern valley floor.