Pioneer Point, California facts for kids
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Pioneer Point, California
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 Pioneer Point, California
Location in California
Pioneer Point, California
Location in the United States
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| 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.
