Keystone, Tuolumne County, California facts for kids
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Keystone, California
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 Keystone, Tuolumne County, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tuolumne |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 209 |
| GNIS feature ID | 252712 |
Keystone is a small place in Tuolumne County, California, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.
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Discovering Keystone
Keystone is located in the beautiful state of California. It's part of Tuolumne County, which is in the central part of the state.
Where is Keystone?
You can find Keystone about 4.8 miles (or 7.7 kilometers) west-southwest of another community called Chinese Camp. It sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet (which is about 330 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than places right by the ocean!
What's an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Keystone is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads, police, and other services for these areas.
Fun Facts About Keystone's Location
If you were to look at a map, Keystone is located at coordinates 37°50′07″N (North) and 120°30′28″W (West). This helps people find its exact spot on the globe! The local phone area code for Keystone is 209.
