2021 Map of Pennington

About this map

Pennington serves as the central settlement on this map, located at the northern doorstep of the Sutter Buttes. The geography here transitions abruptly from the level floor of the Sacramento Valley to the dramatic volcanic rises of the buttes, which dominate the southern portion of the sheet. Between these features, Peace Valley provides a sheltered enclave in the foothills, while the northern reaches are defined by an extensive network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure. Water management is a primary theme of the landscape, evident in the Cherokee Canal, Main Drainage Canal, and various engineered waterways like the Belding Lateral. This modern survey records the persistence of local landmarks such as North Butte Cem and Pugh Cem, alongside the Cnps Hike Route Trl, highlighting the area's dual character as a productive agricultural zone and a site for natural exploration.