Sutter's Land Grant

Sutter’s Land Grant was a large piece of land awarded to John Sutter in 1839 by the Mexican government, covering around 48,827 acres in what is now California. This grant allowed Sutter to establish a settlement and farming operations, laying the groundwork for future development in the region. Originally intended for private use, the land became significant in California’s history, especially during the Gold Rush era. The grant illustrates California’s transition from Mexican to American territory and highlights early landownership that influenced local settlement patterns.