Tallac Creek

Tallac Creek is a stream in El Dorado County, Gold Country, California and has an elevation of 6,234 feet. Tallac Creek is situated nearby to the locality Kiva Beach, as well as near Spring Creek.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cascade Lake and Fannette Island.

Cascade Lake

Lake

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Cascade Lake is a glacial lake located in El Dorado County, California approximately 1 kilometre from Lake Tahoe. Cascade Lake is the second largest tributary lake feeding into Lake Tahoe. Cascade Lake is situated 2 miles west of Tallac Creek.

Fannette Island

Islet

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Fannette Island is the only island in Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It lies within Emerald Bay, on the California side of the lake. Over a long period of time, it was called many different names, including Coquette, Fanette, Baranoff, Dead Man's, Hermit's, and Emerald Isle. Fannette Island is situated 2½ miles west of Tallac Creek.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tahoe Valley and South Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe Valley

Suburb

Tahoe Valley is a former unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, now incorporated into South Lake Tahoe. It lies at an elevation of 6270 feet. Tahoe Valley is about the junction of U.S. Route 50 and State Route 89. Tahoe Valley is situated 3½ miles southeast of Tallac Creek.

South Lake Tahoe

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South Lake Tahoe is a city in the Lake Tahoe region of California in El Dorado County. South Lake Tahoe, the largest town around the lake, sits on the south shore, and offers beautiful views of mountains covered with fir and pine trees, deep blue water year-round, and a wealth of outdoor activities.

Tallac Creek

Type: Stream
Category: body of water
Location: El Dorado County, Gold Country, California, United States, North America
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Latitude

38.94102° or 38° 56′ 28″ north

Longitude

-120.0588° or 120° 3′ 32″ west

Elevation

6,234 feet (1,900 metres)

Open location code

84CXWWRR+CF

GeoNames ID

5400985

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Satellite Map

Discover Tallac Creek from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kiva Beach and Spring Creek.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Taylor Creek and Tallac Point.

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