Rock Creek
Rock Creek is a stream in Nevada County, Gold Country, California. Rock Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet White Spot, as well as near Blue Tent.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nevada City and Blue Tent.
Nevada City
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Nevada City is a city in Nevada County in California's Gold Country. It's known for its well-preserved 19th century downtown and countercultural affiliations.
Blue Tent
Hamlet
Blue Tent was a historic 19th century gold mining community located about 6 miles northeast of Nevada City, California. Its approximate location was at the intersection of North Bloomfield Road and Blue Tent School Road. It was part of Nevada Township. Blue Tent is situated 4 miles east of Rock Creek.
Cherokee
Hamlet
Cherokee is a former gold mining community in Nevada County, California. 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. Cherokee is situated 4 miles north of Rock Creek.
Rock Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Nevada County, Gold Country, California, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.31184° or 39° 18′ 43″ northLongitude
-121.04856° or 121° 2′ 55″ westElevation
1,604 feet (489 metres)Open location code
84FW8X62+PHGeoNames ID
5388197
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