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1954 Map of Sutter Buttes, 1959 Print
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1954 Map of Sutter Buttes

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Sutter Buttes rise sharply from the floor of the Sacramento Valley, dominated by peaks like North Butte and South Butte. This unique volcanic formation stands as a landmark in a landscape otherwise defined by the complex water management systems of the mid-1950s. The Sacramento River and its accompanying Colusa Weir and Sutter Bypass show the intensive engineering required to manage the floodplains. Scattered agricultural settlements such as Meridian, Grimes, and Sutter are connected by the Southern Pacific railroad and local routes like Wood Road. The presence of the Sutter Nat Wildlife Refuge and the Butte Sink underscores the area's importance as a seasonal wetland. For the researcher, the map preserves the locations of local institutions like Stohlman Cemetery and the Grand Island School, alongside river-related sites like Eddys Ferry (Site).

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain