Calpack, California

Calpack is an unincorporated community in Merced County, California.[1] It is located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Planada,[2] at an elevation of 213 feet (65 m).[1] The community was named for the California Packing Corporation.[3] It has a population of 50.[4]

Calpack
Calpack
Location in California
Calpack
Calpack (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°17′49″N 120°21′08″W
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyMerced County
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population
 (2016)
  Total50

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calpack, California
  2. Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 753. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  3. Gudde, Erwin Gustav (1960). California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names. University of California Press.
  4. Bear Creek - Tuttle - Calpack - Planada Chamber of Commerce


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