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Arundel
Former settlement
Arundel is located in California
Arundel
Arundel
Location in California
Country United States
State California
County Merced County
Elevation
161 ft (49 m)

Arundel was a small place, or "settlement," that used to exist in California. It was located in a part of the state called Merced County.

What Was Arundel?

Arundel was a former settlement, which means it was a place where people lived or worked, but it's not there anymore. It was located in Merced County, in the state of California.

Where Was Arundel Located?

This former settlement was situated about 7 miles (11 kilometers) north of a town called Atwater. It was also right next to the Southern Pacific Railroad, which was an important railway line. Arundel was about 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level.

When Did Arundel Exist?

Arundel appeared on maps made by the USGS (a science agency that maps the land) as late as 1917. This tells us that it was a recognized place at least until that time. Today, Arundel is no longer an active settlement.

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