Gaston
Gaston is the site of a former mining community in Nevada County, California. Gaston lies at an elevation of 5062 feet on the Gaston Ridge. The Gaston Ridge historically, was often referred to as God's Country, because of its wild and somewhat inaccessible beauty.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Locality
- Description: unincorporated community in California
- Also known as: “Gaston, CA” and “Gaston, California”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Graniteville and Washington.
Graniteville
Hamlet
Graniteville is a small, unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Nevada County, California, United States. The town sits on the San Juan ridge separating the Middle and South Forks of the Yuba River, approximately 26 miles northeast of Nevada City. Graniteville is situated 3 miles north of Gaston.
Washington
Village
Photo: Mrgooseskin, Public domain.
Washington is a census-designated place located in Nevada County, California. Washington is located on the banks of the South Yuba River and has a population of approximately one hundred people. Washington is situated 4 miles southwest of Gaston.
Omega
Hamlet
Omega was a former settlement in Nevada County, California, United States, first populated in 1850 by a single miner, J.A. Dixon, working a claim during the California Gold Rush. Omega is situated 4 miles south of Gaston.
Gaston
Latitude
39.39407° or 39° 23′ 39″ northLongitude
-120.74161° or 120° 44′ 30″ westElevation
5,062 feet (1,543 metres)Open location code
84FX97V5+J9OpenStreetMap ID
node 141039545OpenStreetMap feature
place=locality
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