Donner

Norden is a small unincorporated community in , , United States, about 9 miles west of . The community is located on a former portion of U.S. Route 40 near Interstate 80 and lies along the historical first transcontinental railroad, 1.5 miles west of .
  • Type: Locality
  • Description: unincorporated community in Placer County, California, USA
  • Also known as: “Donner, CA” and “Donner, California”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Donner Pass and Donner Peak.

Mountain saddle
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is a 7,056-foot-high mountain pass in the…

Peak
is an 8,019-foot-elevation summit in , , United States.

Sports venue
Boreal Mountain California is a ski area in , near the area of . is situated 1½ miles northwest of Donner.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Norden and Soda Springs.

Hamlet
is a small unincorporated community…

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community and… is situated 2½ miles west of Donner.

Locality
is a set of springs in … is situated 5 miles south of Donner.

Donner

Latitude
39.31629° or 39° 18′ 59″ north
Longitude
-120.33215° or 120° 19′ 56″ west
Elevation
7,021 feet (2,140 metres)
Open location code
84FX8M89+G4
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Irish—“Donner” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “多納”
  • French: “Donner”
  • Irish: “Donner”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Weeks Tract and Gelatt.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Lake Mary and Lake Mary 311-003 Dam.

Placer County: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Roseville and Auburn.

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