A = The highest peak of the Sutter Buttes, South Butte,
reaches about 2,(A)30 feet above sea level.
B = The mountains are about 1(B) miles from north
to south and east to west.
C = On April (C), 2005, the State Park and
Recreation Commission classified the Sutter Buttes project at its
regular hearing in Sacramento, California. The newest unit in the
California State Park System was classified a “State
Park,” recognizing its significant natural, cultural,
geologic, scenic, and recreational resource values. The name of the
park was not determined, until more information could be obtained
on the various names and historical events associated with the
site.
D = In 19(D)3, a missile silo complex containing
three separate Titan I ICBM missiles was constructed near the base
of the Buttes.
E = In 2003, the California Department of Parks and
Recreation purchased a 1,78(X) acre tract in Peace Valley
toward the north side of the Buttes with the intent of developing
it for public access. ((((X) + 1 = (E))))
F = Since 192(Y), the State of California had
considered purchasing the Sutter Buttes from the land owners for
protection and public use. ((((Y) - 5 = (F))))
N 38° 42.ABC / W 121°
11.DEF
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Some other interesting facts about the Sutter
Buttes:
The Sutter Buttes hold the title of being the world's smallest
mountain range.
The Buttes are named for John Sutter, who received a large land
grant from the Mexican government.
The Sutter Buttes are a small circular complex of eroded
volcanic lava domes which rise as buttes above the flat plains of
the Central Valley.
Public access to the Sutter Buttes is limited. Much of the land
is privately held by cattle and sheep ranchers, but a number of
naturalists and local organizations, including the Middle Mountain
Foundation and the Yuba Historical Society, lead hikes through most
areas.
The Maidu, who lived in the shadow of the Buttes for thousands
of years, called them Esto Yamani, which means "the Middle
Mountain", the Wintun called the Sutter Buttes Onolai.
As always… Enjoy.