Coyoteville | |
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Former settlement | |
Coordinates: 39°33′05″N 120°41′20″W / 39.55139°N 120.68889°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Nevada County |
Elevation | 2,160 ft (660 m) |
Coyoteville is a former settlement located in Nevada County, California. It is situated at an elevation of 2,160 ft (660 m) above sea level. [1]
The town of Coyoteville started on the eastern section of Lost Hill, an area rich with gold in gravel hills. [2] During the California Gold Rush, a tunneling method called "coyoteing" was developed here, giving the town its name. [3]
In later years, Coyoteville became the northwestern portion of Nevada City, California. [3] [4]
nevada county coyoteville.
Coyoteville | |
---|---|
Former settlement | |
Coordinates: 39°33′05″N 120°41′20″W / 39.55139°N 120.68889°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Nevada County |
Elevation | 2,160 ft (660 m) |
Coyoteville is a former settlement located in Nevada County, California. It is situated at an elevation of 2,160 ft (660 m) above sea level. [1]
The town of Coyoteville started on the eastern section of Lost Hill, an area rich with gold in gravel hills. [2] During the California Gold Rush, a tunneling method called "coyoteing" was developed here, giving the town its name. [3]
In later years, Coyoteville became the northwestern portion of Nevada City, California. [3] [4]
nevada county coyoteville.