2018 Map of Sheridan

About this map

Wheatland anchors the northeastern corner of this agricultural landscape in the Central Sacramento Valley, where the borders of Yuba, Placer, and Sutter counties converge. The terrain is defined by its complex hydrology, with the Bear River and Dry Cr cutting across the northern reaches while a network of seasonal drainages, including Yankee Slough and Raccoon Cr, meander through the southern fields. The grid-like road system, featuring routes like Pleasant Grove Rd and Nicolaus Ave, reflects a highly organized rural infrastructure built around the valley's flood control measures, indicated by the presence of Levee Rd. Water management is central to the area's identity, as seen in the various sloughs like Bunkham Slough and Ping Slough that provide drainage across the low-lying plains.