Sep 15, 2014 · The headwaters of the Sacramento River and its main northern tributaries —the Pit and McCloud rivers — are regulated by Shasta Dam. Other major tributaries —the Feather and American rivers to the south —and smaller streams are heavily regulated by dams for flood control, water supply, power production and recreation.

Explore California's longest river with interactive maps, activities, and events. Learn about its history, ecology, and how to access its natural beauty.

Atlases of the Sacramento River A variety of map atlases have been created for Sacramento River over the last decades. They were produced by State and Federal agencies for environmental planning, assessments, land-use mapping, surveying, public reference, ownership, etc. Much of this need is now met through Geographic Information Systems, which was often used in the production of these atlases ...

Jun 22, 2020 · The Sacramento River is California’s largest river, providing 35 percent of the state’s developed water supply. The river helps support the valley’s millions of acres of irrigated agriculture and is home to wildlife and a range of aquatic species, including rearing habitat for 70 percent of all salmon caught off the California coast.

The Sacramento River Library contains a diverse collection of publications, photographs, maps, and other resources.

Sacramento River GIS - Data Library This data library provides public access to a wide array of geospatial data developed for the Sacramento River. The Sacramento River GIS was co-developed by the California Department of Water Resources and the Forum as a planning tool to help resolve management questions as they arise at specific river locations.

Sep 15, 2014 · The Delta is formed by the Sacramento River flowing south to meet the north-flowing San Joaquin River just south of Sacramento, where the rivers mingle with smaller tributaries and tidal flows.

An interactive map viewer allowing visualization and access to various datasets within the Sacramento River GIS.

River Miles Summary This dataset is a point coverage that identifies river mile markers along the Sacramento River. The river mile markers are a commonly-used reference system for discussing areas and locations along the River. This particular dataset is from the Army Corps of Engineers river miles from the 1991 Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento River Atlas. Downloads Metadata (pdf) GIS data ...

Photo Gallery - Sacramento River A collection of photographs related to the Sacramento River. Other sources of photography for the river include: Map Interface to the Gallery Sacramento River NWR - Sacramento River Gallery Photo Gallery: the Delta Flickr.com Sacramento River