Tarr Ditch

Tarr Ditch is a canal in Nevada County, Gold Country, California. Tarr Ditch is situated nearby to the hamlet Casey Corner, as well as near the village Penn Valley.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rough and Ready and Boston Ravine.

Rough and Ready

Hamlet

Photo: Isaac Crumm, Public domain.

Rough and Ready is a census-designated place in Nevada County, California, United States. It is located west of Grass Valley, California, approximately 62 miles from Sacramento. Rough and Ready is situated 5 miles north of Tarr Ditch.

Boston Ravine

Hamlet

Photo: Cullen328, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Boston Ravine is a former settlement and a geographic feature in Nevada County, California. Boston Ravine is located 1 mile south-southwest of Grass Valley. Its elevation is 2,339 ft above sea level. The ravine was formed by Wolf Creek, which flows through it. Boston Ravine is situated 6 miles northeast of Tarr Ditch.

Tarr Ditch

Type: Canal
Category: body of water
Location: Nevada County, Gold Country, California, United States, North America
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Latitude

39.16156° or 39° 9′ 42″ north

Longitude

-121.16884° or 121° 10′ 8″ west

Elevation

1,667 feet (508 metres)

Open location code

84FW5R6J+JF

GeoNames ID

5401135

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Localities in the Area

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