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Boiling Point, California
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 Boiling Point, California
Location in California
Boiling Point, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Elevation | 3,163 ft (964 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 06-07305 |
| GNIS ID | 1660355 |
Boiling Point is an archaic placename in the Antelope Valley of the Mojave Desert, in northern Los Angeles County, California, United States The name refers to a landmark hill along the Sierra Highway, 12 mi (19 km), west of Palmdale, where "many radiators blew their stacks after a tedious climb. Traffic would back up for miles."
Area attractions
Ritter Ranch Park, a multi-purpose recreational area, is located north of the area along Boiling Point Road. Boiling Point Road has been described as a transmission-line access route.
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