California's Central Valley by Ewingjr98
The Central Valley of California is comprised of the San Joaquin Valley to the south and Sacramento Valley to the north. This fertile region stretches from Sacramento to a few miles south of Bakersfield, and is a major region for the production of vegetables, cotton, grapes & wine, livestock, and oil. The area relies heavily on water from the region's rivers and was mostly desert prior to establishing modern irrigation technology, including the California Aquaduct.The Sacramento Valley makes up the northern portion of California's fertile Central Valley. The Sacramento River and its tributaries drain the valley and the Northern Coast Ranges, Siskiyou Mountains, and the Sierra Nevadas surround the valley. The valley is known for its agricultural production, mainly rice, nuts, olives, and prunes.
Interstate 5 runs the length of the valley north & south.