Dinsmores, California facts for kids

For the community formerly of this name, see Dinsmore, California.

Dinsmores is a small place, often called a locality, located in Humboldt County, California. It sits high up in the mountains, at an elevation of about 4,455 feet (1,358 m) (which is roughly 1,358 meters) above sea level.

What is Dinsmores?

Dinsmores is known as a "locality," which means it's a specific spot or area, but it's not usually big enough to be called a town or a city. Think of it as a named place on a map where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city would.

How Places Like Dinsmores Are Described

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a science agency in the U.S. that studies the Earth. They have a special database called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). This system helps keep track of names and locations of places across the country.

The USGS describes Dinsmores as a "populated place." This simply means that people live there permanently. It's not just a landmark or a natural feature; it's a place where a community, even a small one, makes its home.

A geographer named David Durham also describes Dinsmores as a "locality." He points out that it's different from a "village" like Dinsmore, which might be a bit larger or have more defined boundaries. This helps us understand that Dinsmores is a very small, settled area.