South Fork Poorman Creek
South Fork Poorman Creek is a stream in Nevada County, Gold Country, California and has an elevation of 3,068 feet. South Fork Poorman Creek is situated nearby to the village Washington, as well as near the locality Gaston.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Washington and Gaston.
Washington
Village
Photo: Mrgooseskin, Public domain.
Washington is a census-designated place located in Nevada County, California. Washington is located on the banks of the South Yuba River and has a population of approximately one hundred people. Washington is situated 2 miles southwest of South Fork Poorman Creek.
Gaston
Locality
Gaston is the site of a former mining community in Nevada County, California. Gaston lies at an elevation of 5062 feet on the Gaston Ridge. The Gaston Ridge historically, was often referred to as God's Country, because of its wild and somewhat inaccessible beauty. Gaston is situated 2 miles east of South Fork Poorman Creek.
Omega
Hamlet
Omega was a former settlement in Nevada County, California, United States, first populated in 1850 by a single miner, J.A. Dixon, working a claim during the California Gold Rush. Omega is situated 4 miles southeast of South Fork Poorman Creek.
South Fork Poorman Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Nevada County, Gold Country, California, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.38462° or 39° 23′ 5″ northLongitude
-120.78161° or 120° 46′ 54″ westElevation
3,068 feet (935 metres)Open location code
84FX96M9+R9GeoNames ID
5397533
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