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1954 Map of Pennington

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Pennington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The northern slopes of the Sutter Buttes rise abruptly from the Sacramento Valley floor, dominating the southern portion of this mid-century survey. These volcanic peaks provide a dramatic backdrop to Peace Valley and the surrounding agricultural landscape of the Butte and Sutter county line. The small settlement of Pennington sits at the base of the hills, serving as a focal point for local orchard operations, evidenced by the nearby Almond Orchard Road.

To the north, the terrain shifts into a complex network of irrigation and conservation. The Gray Lodge Waterfowl Management Area occupies a significant portion of the lowland, featuring managed wetlands and a dedicated Headquarters for wildlife operations. The drainage patterns are heavily modified by human engineering, with the Cherokee Canal and various lateral ditches cutting through the valley. Local family history is preserved at the North Butte Cemetery and Our Cem, which remain as quiet landmarks amid the expansive fields and waterfowl marshes.