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Former settlement
Ash Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Madera County
Elevation	203 ft (62 m)

Ash was once a small community, or "settlement," located in Madera County, California. It is now considered a "former settlement" because people no longer live there.

Ash: A Glimpse into the Past

Ash was situated about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) northeast of another place called Tillman. It was at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. This small spot was important because it was located right on a railroad line. Railroads were very important in the past for moving goods and people across the country.

What is a Former Settlement?

A "former settlement" is a place where people used to live and build homes, but for various reasons, everyone eventually moved away. This can happen when resources like water or jobs become scarce. Sometimes, new roads or railroads are built elsewhere, making the old locations less important. Ash is one of these places that tells a story of a community that once was.

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