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2015 Map of Sutter Buttes

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Sutter Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sutter Buttes rise sharply from the floor of the Sacramento Valley, creating a dramatic transition from the flat agricultural plains to the volcanic peaks of North Butte and South Butte. This topographic survey shows a landscape of deep ravines like Braggs Canyon and Huff Canyon contrasted with the fertile lowlands of the Central Valley. Along the southern base of these peaks, a network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure is visible, including the W Interception Canal and the meandering Butte Slough.

Small agricultural settlements and family landmarks are concentrated in the southern half of the quadrangle. The town of Sutter is shown with its grid of residential streets such as Acacia Ave and Marshall St. Nearby, the Stohlman Cemetery and the crossing at Long Bridge near Tarke provide valuable points of reference for local historians. This era of the landscape is defined by the coexistence of these small communities with the formidable terrain of Old Craggy and Twin Peaks.