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California's Central Valley, with the rugged hills of the Coast Ranges.
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Map showing California's Central Valley, which runs through a large part of the state.
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The Sacramento River and its watershed are part of the Central Valley.
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The San Joaquin River and its watershed are also part of the Central Valley.
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Much of the Central Valley has been modified by agriculture and other human uses.
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The Central Valley, viewed from space.
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