Arroyo Vista, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arroyo Vista
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 Arroyo Vista
Location in California
Arroyo Vista
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
Arroyo Vista is a small, unincorporated community located in El Dorado County, California. An unincorporated community is a place that is not officially part of any city or town. This means it does not have its own local government like a city does. Instead, it is managed by the county.
Arroyo Vista sits at an elevation of 974 feet (297 meters) above sea level.
About Arroyo Vista
Arroyo Vista is made up of homes, often called homesteads, that are built on large pieces of land. Each property is about five acres in size. These homes are located north of a place called Green Valley.
Community Road
The people living in Arroyo Vista work together to take care of their main road, Arroyo Vista Way. This road is about one mile long and has 66 different properties along it.
They manage the road through an elected group called a community services district. This district is like a small local organization. It helps residents handle common needs, such as maintaining their shared road.
Staying Independent
In 1998, there was a discussion about Arroyo Vista becoming part of a nearby town called El Dorado Hills. However, the landowners in Arroyo Vista decided they wanted to remain independent. They chose not to join El Dorado Hills, keeping their community unincorporated.
See also
In Spanish: Arroyo Vista (California) para niños
