Carvin Creek Homesites, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carvin Creek Homesites, California
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 Carvin Creek Homesites, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Sierra |
| Elevation | 5,669 ft (1,728 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1655873 |
Carvin Creek Homesites is a small, quiet place located in Sierra County, California, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county government.
Where is Carvin Creek Homesites?
This community is found about 5.5 miles (which is about 8.9 kilometers) north-northeast of a place called Sierra City. It's also very close to the start of a stream named Carvin Creek.
What Does "Unincorporated Community" Mean?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. This means that the people living there get their services, like roads and police, from the larger county government instead of a local city hall. It's a common way for smaller groups of homes to exist in many parts of the United States.
How High Up Is It?
Carvin Creek Homesites is located quite high up in the mountains! Its elevation is about 5,669 feet (which is about 1,728 meters) above sea level. This high elevation often means cooler temperatures and beautiful mountain views.
