2018 Map of Sanborn Slough

About this map

Butte Sink dominates this low-lying landscape in the Sacramento Valley, where a complex network of waterways defines the territory. The map shows the convergence of Drumheller Slough, Sanborn Slough, and Butte Creek as they wind through a region heavily characterized by wetlands and drainage management. To the southeast, the rising elevations of the Sutter Buttes begin to emerge, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding marshlands. A grid of rural roads, including Gridley Rd and Putnam Rd, cuts across the terrain, reflecting the agricultural and water-management infrastructure of the early 21st century. The map also delineates the precise meeting points of Butte, Colusa, and Sutter counties within this hydrologically significant area, where the Main Drainage Canal serves as a vital component of the local landscape.