1952 Map of Sutter

About this map

The dramatic eastern slopes of the Sutter Buttes define the western edge of this agricultural landscape, where the volcanic peaks give way to the flat plains of the Sacramento Valley. In the early 1950s, this region was a critical junction for rail transport and irrigation, evidenced by the crossing of the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern railroads near Colusa Junc. The local economy is grounded in the land, with numerous water controls like the Sutter Butte Canal and a Packing Plant near the northern outskirts of Yuba City.