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Money Creek

Money Creek is a stream in , , and has an elevation of 5,643 feet.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gaston and Emigrant Gap.

Locality
is the site of a former mining community in , . lies at an elevation of 5062 feet on the Ridge. The Ridge historically, was often referred to as God's Country, because of its wild and somewhat inaccessible beauty. is situated 5 miles west of Money Creek.

Hamlet
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is an unincorporated community in . The community is located 0.25 miles southwest of the landmark. is situated 6 miles south of Money Creek.

Hamlet
, previously Wightman’s Camp, was a historic gold mining camp in eastern , California that was founded in 1865. After gold mining stopped in the area, the town faded away around 1869. is situated 6 miles east of Money Creek.

Money Creek

Latitude
39.38184° or 39° 22′ 55″ north
Longitude
-120.65271° or 120° 39′ 10″ west
Elevation
5,643 feet (1,720 metres)
Open location code
84FX98JW+PW
Geo­Names ID
5374065
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