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Turk is located in California
Turk
Turk
Location in California
Turk is located in the United States
Turk
Turk
Location in the United States
Country United States
State California
County Fresno County
Elevation
502 ft (153 m)

Turk is a small place in California, located in Fresno County. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the county.

Turk used to be called Stanley. It sits at an elevation of 502 feet (about 153 meters) above sea level.

Where is Turk Located?

Turk is found in the central part of California. It is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) east-northeast of a town called Coalinga.

Turk's Connection to Railroads

This community is located along the Southern Pacific Railroad. Railroads were very important in the past for moving goods and people across the country.

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