Willow Valley, California
Willow Valley is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California.[1] Willow Valley is located 6.5 miles (10.5 km) south-southwest of North Bloomfield.[2] It lies at an elevation of 2746 feet (837 m).[1]
Willow Valley | |
|---|---|
  Willow Valley Location in California  Willow Valley Willow Valley (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°16′19″N 120°58′55″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elevation | 2,746 ft (837 m) |
Education
The Willow Valley school district was annexed into nearby Nevada City, California in the early 1930s.[3]
Economy
Willow Valley was an area of gold and quartz production.[4] Willow Valley Mining bought several gold mines in the vicinity in 1950.[5]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Willow Valley, 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. 577. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- "Tobiassen is given School Bus Contract".
- "Three Mines Bonded To Tuttle".
- "Willow Valley Unit Expands". Los Angeles Times. February 18, 1952.
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