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
Lander Crossing
Location in California
Lander Crossing
Lander Crossing (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°04′09″N 120°58′43″W
Country United States
State California
CountyPlacer County
Elevation2,300 ft (701 m)

The name honors Frederick West Lander, superintendent for the wagon road in 1858.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lander Crossing, 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. 511. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.


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