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Levee
Former settlement
Levee is located in California
Levee
Levee
Location in California
Country United States
State California
County Kern County
Elevation
289 ft (88 m)

Levee was once a small place where people lived in Kern County, California. It's not a town or city anymore, but it used to be important because of its location near a railroad.

What Was Levee?

Levee is known as a former settlement. This means it was a place where people lived and worked, but over time, it became empty. It's no longer a populated area today.

Where Was Levee Located?

This old settlement was found in Kern County, which is in the state of California. It was situated about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of another place called Levee Spur.

Levee's Elevation and Maps

Levee was located at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. This tells us how high it was compared to the ocean. Even though it's not there anymore, Levee still appeared on maps as recently as 1933. This shows it was a recognized location for many years.

The Sunset Railroad Connection

A key feature of Levee's location was its connection to the Sunset Railroad. Railroads were very important in the past for moving goods and people across long distances. Being near a railroad often meant a place was a busy hub for trade and travel.

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