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Pioneer Point, California
Pioneer Point, California is located in California
Pioneer Point, California
Pioneer Point, California
Location in California
Pioneer Point, California is located in the United States
Pioneer Point, California
Pioneer Point, California
Location in the United States
Country United States
State California
County San Bernardino
Elevation
1,660 ft (510 m)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
Area codes 442/760
GNIS feature ID 252884

Pioneer Point is a small, quiet place located in the Mojave Desert in northern San Bernardino County, California. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county government.

Pioneer Point is found within the Searles Valley, a unique desert area. It is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast of a larger town called Ridgecrest.

About Pioneer Point

Pioneer Point is part of a larger area known as the Searles Valley census-designated place. A census-designated place, or CDP, is a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population information. It's like a neighborhood that isn't a city but still has people living there.

Communities in Searles Valley

Pioneer Point shares the Searles Valley CDP with a few other small communities. These include:

These communities are all located in the dry, beautiful Mojave Desert. The Mojave Desert is famous for its unique plants and animals, and its wide-open spaces.

Location and Environment

Pioneer Point sits at an elevation of about 1,660 feet (506 meters) above sea level. Being in the Mojave Desert, the area experiences hot summers and mild winters. The landscape around Pioneer Point is typical of the desert, with sparse vegetation and interesting rock formations. It's a place where you can experience the quiet and vastness of the desert environment.

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