Golden Quartz Picnic Area
Golden Quartz Picnic Area is in Nevada County, Gold Country, California and has an elevation of 2,910 feet. Golden Quartz Picnic Area is situated nearby to the hamlet Omega, as well as near the locality Gaston.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Omega and 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 2 miles south of Golden Quartz Picnic Area.
Gaston
Locality
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. Gaston is situated 2½ miles north of Golden Quartz Picnic Area.
Washington
Village
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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 3 miles west of Golden Quartz Picnic Area.
Golden Quartz Picnic Area
Latitude
39.35962° or 39° 21′ 35″ northLongitude
-120.74716° or 120° 44′ 50″ westElevation
2,910 feet (887 metres)Open location code
84FX9753+R4GeoNames ID
5352897
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