Dark Canyon
Dark Canyon is a valley in Placer County, Gold Country, California and has an elevation of 4,173 feet. Dark Canyon is situated near the locality Westville, as well as near Last Chance.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Westville and Last Chance.
Westville
Locality
Westville was a former settlement in Placer County, California. Westville is situated 2 miles northwest of Dark Canyon.
Last Chance
Locality
Last Chance was a mining community in Placer County, California. Last Chance is situated 2½ miles south of Dark Canyon.
Dark Canyon
- Type: Valley with an elevation of 4,173 feet
- Description: valley in Placer County, California, United States of America
- Category: landform
- Location: Placer County, Gold Country, California, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.14962° or 39° 8′ 59″ north
Longitude
-120.62243° or 120° 37′ 21″ west
Elevation
4,173 feet (1,272 metres)
Open location code
84FX49XH+R2
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In Other Languages
“Dark Canyon” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Dark Canyon (walog sa Estados Unidos, California, Placer County)”
- Cebuano: “Dark Canyon”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Foresthill-Back Country and Rawhide.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Black Canyon and Indian Springs Ravine.
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