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Summers
Former settlement
Summers is located in California
Summers
Summers
Location in California
Country United States
State California
County Kern County
Elevation
1,660 ft (506 m)

Summers was a place that used to be a settlement in Kern County, California. It was located at an elevation of 1,660 feet (506 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not there anymore, Summers could still be found on maps as late as 1947.

What Was Summers?

Summers was once a small community or group of homes. It was known as a "former settlement." This means it was a place where people lived, but they don't anymore. The buildings might be gone, or the area might be empty now.

Where Was Summers Located?

Summers was in the state of California. Specifically, it was in a part of California called Kern County. This county is in the southern part of the state. Its exact spot was measured using coordinates: 35°31′58″N 120°04′54″W.

Why Is Summers a "Former" Settlement?

Many small settlements like Summers appeared and then disappeared over time. This can happen for many reasons. Sometimes, people move away for better jobs. Other times, resources like water or minerals run out. Summers was still shown on maps in 1947. After that, it was no longer considered an active settlement.

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