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2018 Map of Sutter Buttes

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sutter Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sutter Buttes dominates the landscape as a circular complex of eroded volcanic peaks rising sharply from the surrounding agricultural floor of the Sacramento Valley. This survey documents the rugged interior of the range, including prominent summits like West Butte, South Butte, and North Butte, alongside deep incisions such as Brockman Canyon and Braggs Canyon. The map reveals a distinct transition from the steep, uncultivated terrain of the buttes to the reclaimed wetlands and irrigated fields to the south.

Along the southern edge, small settlements such as Tarke and Lira sit near the winding course of Butte Slough. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the location of the Stohlman Cem and the Long Bridge crossing. The presence of the CNPS Hike Route and various canals, including the W Interception Canal, reflects the modern utility of this unique geological formation for both conservation and water management.