Nelson Canyon

Nelson Canyon is a valley in , , and has an elevation of 1,250 feet. Nelson Canyon is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Placerville and Coloma.

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is a town in in . It was a key supply hub during the Gold Rush, and was California's third-largest town when it was incorporated in 1857.

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is a small town in in 's region. It was home to Sutter's Mill, the site where the California Gold Rush began after gold was discovered in 1848.

Nelson Canyon

Latitude
38.79074° or 38° 47′ 27″ north
Longitude
-120.78132° or 120° 46′ 53″ west
Elevation
1,250 feet (381 metres)
Open location code
84CXQ6R9+7F
Geo­Names ID
5376449
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Satellite Map

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