Eureka, Nevada County, California

Eureka is a former settlement in Nevada County, California.[1] Eureka was located 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Snow Point,[1]i.e. 39°25.6′N 120°54.2′W / 39.4267°N 120.9033°W / 39.4267; -120.9033[2]Coordinates: 39°25.6′N 120°54.2′W / 39.4267°N 120.9033°W / 39.4267; -120.9033[3]. It still appeared on maps as of 1873.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 558. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  2. Extrapolated from coordinates of Snow Point, California, moving 6.25 mi due west. There is likely significant error in the N/S direction.
  3. Extrapolated from coordinates of Snow Point, California, moving 6.25 mi due west. There is likely significant error in the N/S direction.
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