Martis Creek
Martis Creek is a northward-flowing stream originating on Sawtooth Ridge, west of the peak of Mount Pluto in Placer County, California, United States. After crossing into Nevada County, California, it is a tributary to the Truckee River on the eastern side of Truckee.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Prosser Creek Dam.
Prosser Creek Dam
Dam
Prosser Creek Dam is a dam in Nevada County, California. The earthen and rockfill dam was constructed from 1959 to 1962 by the United States Bureau of Reclamation with a height of 163 feet feet and a crest length of 1,830 feet. Prosser Creek Dam is situated 2½ miles northwest of Martis Creek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Polaris and Hirschdale.
Polaris
Locality
Polaris was a historic ice farming community located nearly 3 miles east of Truckee, approximately at the intersection of modern day Glenshire Drive and Quail Lane.
Hirschdale
Hamlet
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Hirschdale is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It lies at an elevation of 5446 feet. Hirschdale is located 6.25 miles east-northeast of Truckee. Hirschdale is situated 2½ miles northeast of Martis Creek.
Boca
Locality
Boca is a former settlement in Nevada County, California. Situated at an elevation of 5,528 ft above sea level, Boca is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 6.5 miles northeast of Truckee at exit 194 from Interstate 80 onto Hirschdale Road. Boca is situated 3 miles northeast of Martis Creek.
Martis Creek
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in the United States of America
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Placer County, Gold Country, California, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Martis Creek from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Catalan to Venetian—“Martis Creek” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Martis Creek”
- Cebuano: “Martis Creek”
- Venetian: “Martis”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Union Mills and Olympic Heights.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Martis Valley and Union Valley.
Placer County: Must-Visit Destinations
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