Rich Gulch, California
- For the place formerly with this name, see Yankee Hill, Butte County, California.
Coordinates: 38°19′49″N 120°37′52″W / 38.33028°N 120.63111°W
Rich Gulch | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Rich Gulch Rich Gulch Location in California | |
Coordinates: 38°19′49″N 120°37′52″W / 38.33028°N 120.63111°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Calaveras County |
Elevation[1] | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
Rich Gulch (formerly, Pleasant Springs[2]) is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California, 5 miles (8.0 km) east-northeast of Mokelumne Hill.[2] It lies at an elevation of 1903 feet (580 m).
A post office was opened at Pleasant Springs in 1855. The name was changed to Rich Gulch in 1857. The post office was closed in 1867, re-established in 1887, and closed for good in 1903.[2]
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