Buck Ridge

Buck Ridge is a ridge in Nevada County, Gold Country, California and has an elevation of 6,644 feet. Buck Ridge is situated near the hamlet Hirschdale, as well as near the locality Union Mills.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hirschdale and Boca.

Hamlet

Hirschdale is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. Hirschdale is situated 2 miles north of Buck Ridge.

Locality

Boca is a former settlement in Nevada County, California. Boca is situated 3½ miles northwest of Buck Ridge.

Locality

Polaris was a historic ice farming community located… Polaris is situated 4 miles west of Buck Ridge.

Latitude

39.33713° or 39° 20′ 14″ north

Longitude

-120.06436° or 120° 3′ 52″ west

Elevation

6,644 feet (2,025 metres)

Open location code

84FX8WPP+V7

GeoNames ID

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