Whelk Pond

Whelk Pond is a pond in Contra Costa, California. Whelk Pond is situated near the ruins Whelk Lookout, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Shiba Spot.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Marsh Creek Springs and Tassajara.

Marsh Creek Springs

Hamlet

Marsh Creek Springs was a private recreational facility in Contra Costa County, California. Marsh Creek Springs is situated 4½ miles northwest of Whelk Pond.

Tassajara

Hamlet

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Tassajara, a variation of the Spanish word "tasajera"… Tassajara is situated 5 miles southwest of Whelk Pond.

Whelk Pond

Type: Pond
Category: body of water
Location: Contra Costa, California, United States, North America
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Latitude

37.84293° or 37° 50′ 35″ north

Longitude

-121.79453° or 121° 47′ 40″ west

Open location code

849WR6V4+55

OpenStreetMap ID

OpenStreetMap feature

natural=water

OpenStreetMap feature

water=pond

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Whelk Lookout and Shiba Spot.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Round Valley Group Camp and Morgan Territory Backcountry Campsite.

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