Rail Creek
Rail Creek is a stream in Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California and has an elevation of 5,233 feet.Places of Interest
Highlights include Henness Ridge Fire Lookout.
Henness Ridge Fire Lookout
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The Henness Ridge Fire Lookout in Yosemite National Park was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps which was a public work relief program for unemployed men age 18–24. Henness Ridge Fire Lookout is situated 1½ miles northwest of Rail Creek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yosemite West and El Portal.
Yosemite West
El Portal
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El Portal is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California, United States. It is located 11.5 miles west-southwest of Yosemite Village, at an elevation of 1,939 feet. The population was 372 at the 2020 census, down from 474 at the 2010 census.
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Rail Creek
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Elevenmile Creek”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.62882° or 37° 37′ 44″ northLongitude
-119.69544° or 119° 41′ 44″ westElevation
5,233 feet (1,595 metres)Open location code
8592J8H3+GRGeoNames ID
5385628
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