Lander Crossing, California
Lander Crossing (also, Lander)[2] is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California.[1] Lander Crossing is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south-southwest of Colfax.[2] It lies at an elevation of 2300 feet (701 m).[1]
Lander Crossing | |
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  Lander Crossing Location in California  Lander Crossing Lander Crossing (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°04′09″N 120°58′43″W | |
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| County | Placer County |
| Elevation | 2,300 ft (701 m) |
The name honors Frederick West Lander, superintendent for the wagon road in 1858.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lander Crossing, California
- Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 511. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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