Elk River

The Elk River is a river in the U.S. state of , originating at 2,000 feet elevation in forested highlands southeast of . The north and south forks combine to flow 15 miles into on the south edge of Eureka.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in California, USA
  • Also known as: “Ka-sha-reh” and “Mowitch”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort Humboldt State Historic Park and Bayshore Mall.

Park
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a state park, located in , United States. Its displays interpret the former U.S. Army fort, which was staffed from 1853 to 1870, the interactions between European Americans and Native Americans in roughly the same period, logging equipment and local narrow gauge railroad history of the region.

Shopping center
Photo: Monotropa uniflora, Public domain.
is a small indoor shopping mall in , United States. It is named for its close proximity to . The large shopping facility is the only major mall located on the coast north of the San Francisco Bay Area, securing Eureka as the trading center for the entire far North Coast.

Aerodrome
Airport formerly Eureka Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public 2 miles west of , on the northern peninsula of Humboldt Bay in , , United States.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bucksport and Bayview.

Hamlet
Photo: Ellin Beltz, Public domain.
was a town in , , United States. The original location was 2.5 miles southwest of downtown , on , approximately 5 miles northeast of the entrance at an elevation of 16 feet.

Village
is a census-designated place located adjacent to the City of , United States. Its population is 2,619 as of the 2020 census, up from 2,510 from the 2010 census. Many locals consider this area as part of "Pine Hill."…

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community and census-designated place adjacent to in , United States. It is located 2.25 miles west-southwest of downtown , at an elevation of 10 feet above sea level.

Elk River

Latitude
40.77096° or 40° 46′ 16″ north
Longitude
-124.19728° or 124° 11′ 50″ west
Elevation
-33 feet (-10 metres)
Open location code
84GQQRC3+93
Geo­Names ID
5563276
Wiki­data ID
Q19880408
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Satellite Map

Discover Elk River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Welsh—“Elk River” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Elk”
  • Cebuano: “Elk River”
  • Irish: “Abhainn Elk”
  • Venetian: “Elk”
  • Welsh: “Afon Elk”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Highland Park and Pine Hill.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Oceanview Cemetery and Sunset Memorial Park.

Humboldt County: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna, and Ferndale.

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