Omega

Omega was a former settlement in , , United States, first populated in 1850 by a single miner, J.A. Dixon, working a claim during the California Gold Rush.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: human settlement in Nevada County, California, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Delirium Tremens” and “Omega, California”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Washington and Gaston.

Village
Photo: Mrgooseskin, Public domain.
is a census-designated place located in . is located on the banks of the South Yuba River and has a population of approximately one hundred people. is situated 3 miles northwest of Omega.

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 4 miles north of Omega.

Hamlet
Photo: tdcao, CC BY 3.0.
is an unincorporated community in . The community is located 0.25 miles southwest of the landmark. is situated 5 miles southeast of Omega.

Omega

Latitude
39.33323° or 39° 19′ 60″ north
Longitude
-120.74938° or 120° 44′ 58″ west
Elevation
4,304 feet (1,312 metres)
Open location code
84FX87M2+76
Open­Street­Map ID
node 141031158
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
5379348
Wiki­data ID
Q7089958
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Omega” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Omega, California”
  • Dutch: “Omega”
  • Irish: “Omega”
  • Turkish: “Omega”

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Notable Places Nearby

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