Montezuma Ridge

Montezuma Ridge is a ridge in , , and has an elevation of 2,864 feet. Montezuma Ridge is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cherokee and North Columbia.

Hamlet
is a former gold mining community in . The community has also been known as Patterson, Melrose, and Tyler. It is located on the San Juan Ridge about 4 miles east of North San Juan. Its elevation is 2,516 ft above sea level. is situated 2 miles northwest of Montezuma Ridge.

Hamlet
was a California Gold Rush town on the in . Originally known as Columbia, Columbia Hill, or The Hill because of its proximity to Columbia Hill, it started as a gold miners' camp around 1851. is situated 2½ miles northeast of Montezuma Ridge.

Hamlet
was a historic 19th century gold mining community located about 6 miles northeast of . Its approximate location was at the intersection of North Bloomfield Road and School Road. It was part of Nevada Township. is situated 3½ miles southeast of Montezuma Ridge.

Montezuma Ridge

Latitude
39.34573° or 39° 20′ 45″ north
Longitude
-121.02217° or 121° 1′ 20″ west
Elevation
2,864 feet (873 metres)
Open location code
84FW8XWH+74
Geo­Names ID
5374461
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Satellite Map

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