Saltdale, California
Saltdale | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Saltdale Location in California | |
Coordinates: 35°21′33″N 117°53′15″W / 35.35917°N 117.88750°WCoordinates: 35°21′33″N 117°53′15″W / 35.35917°N 117.88750°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Kern County |
Elevation[1] | 1,923 ft (586 m) |
Saltdale is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California.[1] It is located near Koehn Lake 21 miles (34 km) south-southwest of Ridgecrest near Garlock, California.[2]
It is at an elevation of 1923 feet (586 m).[1]
The town was founded in 1914 for salt harvesting from Koehn Dry Lake.[2]
A post office operated at Saltdale from 1916 to 1950.[2]
See also
- Category: Mining communities in California
References
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