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Gordons Well
Gordons Well is located in California
Gordons Well
Gordons Well
Location in California
Gordons Well is located in the United States
Gordons Well
Gordons Well
Location in the United States
Country United States
State California
County Imperial County
Elevation
154 ft (47 m)

Gordons Well is a small, quiet place located in Imperial County, California. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county and is managed by the county government. Gordons Well sits about 10.5 miles (17 km) southwest of a place called Ogilby. It is 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level.

Exploring Gordons Well

Gordons Well is a small community in the desert region of Imperial County. It is located in the southeastern part of California, close to the border with Arizona. The area around Gordons Well is mostly desert, with hot summers and mild winters.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Gordons Well is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. This means there's no mayor or city council just for Gordons Well. Instead, services like roads, police, and fire protection are handled by the government of Imperial County. Many small towns and neighborhoods across the United States are unincorporated communities.

The Brock Reservoir

Near Gordons Well, you can find the Brock Reservoir. This is a man-made lake or storage area for water. Reservoirs like Brock Reservoir are very important. They help store water for different uses, especially in dry areas like the California desert. This water can be used for farming, drinking, and other community needs.

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