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Devils Elbow
Devils Elbow is located in California
Devils Elbow
Devils Elbow
Location in California
Devils Elbow is located in the United States
Devils Elbow
Devils Elbow
Location in the United States
Country United States
State California
County Colusa County
Elevation
919 ft (280 m)

Devils Elbow is a small, unnamed place in Colusa County, California, in the United States. It is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community."

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not part of an official city or town. It does not have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it is usually managed by the larger county it is located within.

For example, Devils Elbow is in Colusa County. This means that the county government is responsible for services there. These services might include roads, police, and fire protection. Many small communities around the world are unincorporated.

Where is Devils Elbow Located?

Devils Elbow is found in the state of California. It is specifically located within Colusa County. This area is in the central part of California.

The land there is about 919 feet (or 280 meters) above sea level. This elevation means it is quite a bit higher than the ocean. Its exact location can be found using special map coordinates: 39°20′45″N 122°25′44″W. These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map.

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