Lander Crossing, California

Lander Crossing (also, Lander)[2] is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California.[1] Lander Crossing is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south-southwest of Colfax.[2] It lies at an elevation of 2300 feet (701 m).[1]

Lander Crossing
Lander Crossing is located in California
Lander Crossing
Lander Crossing
Location in California
Lander Crossing is located in the United States
Lander Crossing
Lander Crossing
Lander Crossing (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°04′09″N 120°58′43″W
Country United States
State California
CountyPlacer County
Elevation2,300 ft (701 m)

The name honors Frederick West Lander, superintendent for the wagon road in 1858.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lander Crossing, California
  2. Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 511. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.


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