Soapweed, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Soapweed
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	California
County	El Dorado County
Elevation	3,596 ft (1,096 m)

Soapweed is a small place in El Dorado County, California. It used to be called Soap Weed. This area is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town.

Soapweed is located about 7.5 miles (12.1 kilometers) northwest of a town called Pollock Pines. It sits high up in the mountains, at an elevation of 3,596 feet (1,096 meters) above sea level. Imagine being almost as high as some clouds!