Central Valley
geographical name
valley between the Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges in central California comprising the valleys of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers
Note: The Central Valley contains productive irrigated farmland.
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“Central Valley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Central%20Valley. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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