Sutter Buttes

The Sutter Buttes, formerly known as the Marysville Buttes, are a small circular complex of eroded volcanic lava domes which rise as buttes above the flat plains of theCentral Valley of California in the United States. The summit of South Butte, at 2122+ feet (647+ m), is the highest point in Sutter Buttes and the highest point in Sutter County, California.[1] The Buttes are located just outside of Yuba City, California in the Sacramento Valley, the northern part of the Central Valley. They are named for John Sutter, who received a large land grant from theMexican government. The Sutter Buttes are sometimes referred to as the world's smallest mountain range.[2] The mission of the SBRLT is to work to protect the land and natural resources of the Sutter Buttes and the surrounding region for present and future generations. Our values are to: protect the natural, cultural, geological, historical, and scenic qualities of the Sutter Buttes; to identify prime agricultural lands and natural areas that preserve and enhance the unique characteristics of the region; to build partnerships with landowners, community leaders, and developers to balance conservation with economic growth, flood protection, and water quality; to respect landowners’ rights and provide information to those who want to conserve their land; to increase awareness of the Foundation’s dedication to education, interpretation, and land conservation programs; and to, maintain an efficient, effective, and sustainable organization.