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Palen Reservoir

Palen Reservoir is a reservoir in , , and has an elevation of 5,046 feet.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Loyalton and Sierraville.

Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain.
, a small city of about 800 residents , , claims to be the "loneliest town in America". On average, about 11 people pass through each day, despite its proximity to major transport routes and a handful of attractions.

Village
Photo: Yngvadottir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a census-designated place in , , United States. It is at the southern end of the huge which is used primarily as pasture and is also at the junction of California State Route 49 and California State Route 89 southwest of . is situated 5 miles southwest of Palen Reservoir.

Palen Reservoir

Latitude
39.65248° or 39° 39′ 9″ north
Longitude
-120.30809° or 120° 18′ 29″ west
Elevation
5,046 feet (1,538 metres)
Open location code
84FXMM2R+XQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 93222423
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­reservoir
Geo­Names ID
5380569
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Satellite Map

Discover Palen Reservoir from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Sierra Brooks and Randolph.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Antelope Mine and TV Hill.

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