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Sacramento Valley

valley, California, United States
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Expansive grassy wetlands in the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, with distant mountains and utility poles visible on the horizon.
Central Valley Wetlands area in the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Sacramento Valley, northern Central Valley, northern California, U.S.

The Sacramento Valley is the northern portion of California's larger Central Valley. This fertile region stretches approximately 450 miles along the Pacific coast and is bordered by mountain ranges. The valley is primarily defined by the Sacramento River, which flows south through it, collecting water from the Sierra Nevada.

Following the California Gold Rush, the Sacramento Valley rapidly developed into a major agricultural hub. Extensive irrigation systems allow it to produce a vast array of crops, contributing significantly to the food supply of the United States. The valley is also a source of petroleum and natural gas.

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