1952 Map of Sutter

About this map

Sutter Buttes dominates the northwestern horizon of this Central Valley landscape, where the dramatic volcanic rise meets the intricate irrigation and drainage networks of the valley floor. The map records a complex hydrological system of canals and sloughs, including the Sutter Butte Canal and Snake Slough, which supported the region's agricultural transition. The eastern edge is defined by the Feather River and the expanding urban footprint of Yuba City, while smaller rail-dependent settlements like Lomo and Alemandra sit along the Southern Pacific line.