Mill Creek, California facts for kids
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Mill Creek, California
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 Mill Creek, California
Location in California
Mill Creek, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tehama |
| Elevation | 4,737 ft (1,444 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96061
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659127 |
Mill Creek is a small community in Tehama County, California. It used to be called Mill Creek Homesite. This area is special because it's very close to Lassen Peak, a famous volcano. Mill Creek is located high up, about 4,737 feet (1,444 meters) above sea level.
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What is Mill Creek?
Mill Creek is what we call an unincorporated place. This means it's a community that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by the larger Tehama County.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The name Mill Creek comes from a stream nearby also called Mill Creek. It's common for places to be named after important natural features close by.
Part of a Bigger Area
Mill Creek is also part of a larger area known as the Mineral, California census-designated place. A "census-designated place" (CDP) is an area that the government defines for gathering information, like how many people live there. It's not an official city or town, but it helps keep track of communities that don't have their own city limits. The Mineral CDP was set up in 1980 or later.
Close to Lassen Peak
One of the most exciting things about Mill Creek is its closeness to Lassen Peak. This peak is a large volcano located in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It's known for being the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range.
About Lassen Peak
Lassen Peak is a lava dome volcano. This means it was formed by very thick, sticky lava that piled up around the vent. The last time Lassen Peak had a major eruption was between 1914 and 1917. This event created a lot of ash and mudflows, but it has been quiet since then. Today, the area around Lassen Peak is a beautiful national park, popular for hiking and exploring volcanic features like hot springs and bubbling mud pots.
