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1. allthatsinteresting.com › california-cityCalifornia City, The Ghost Town That Was Meant To Rival L.A.

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   Apr 24, 2023 · California City started in the 1950s with the highest hopes. It was originally intended to rival Los Angeles in size and population, but lagging development and an unfavorable environment disappointed its developers — and left it a virtual ghost town today. This man just testified against Kamala Harris!!

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3. www.atlasobscura.com › places › california-city-unCalifornia City: The Unbuilt Suburb - Atlas Obscura

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   Feb 9, 2010 · Seen on a map it might seem as if perhaps Mendelson’s dream came true, for hundreds of miles of named streets cut through the desert area known as California City, ending in cul-de-sacs, and ...

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4. urbexunderground.com › ghost-towns-in-california24 Ghost Towns In California [MAP] - Urbex Underground

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   • Bodie. 38.2133, -119.01512. Status: Historic. Bodie, California, is a well-preserved gold-mining ghost town located in Mono County, east of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range.
   • Shasta. 40.59828, -122.49145. Status: Historic. Situated along a prominent highway, the red-brick Southside Ruins stand as one of the intriguing remnants of California’s gold rush era.
   • Empire Mine. 39.20595, -121.04386. Status: Historic. In October 1850, George Roberts discovered gold embedded in a quartz outcrop on Ophir Hill. However, he sold the claim to Woodbury, Parks, and Co.
   • Cerro Gordo. 36.5377, -117.79523. Status: Privately-Owned. Cerro Gordo, located on the western slope of the Inyo Mountains in California, was Owens Valley’s first significant silver discovery.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_ghost_towns_inList of ghost towns in California - Wikipedia

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   Declined slowly after the Great Flood of 1862. [3] Alma. Lexington [5] Santa Clara. 37°10′48″N 121°58′48″W  /  37.18000°N 121.98000°W  / 37.18000; -121.98000. 1952. Submerged. Already declined to less than 100 residents, Alma was demolished during the 1952 construction of the James J. Lenihan Dam.

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   Agua Fria	Mariposa	37°29′06″N 120°01′13″W  /  37.48500°N ...
   Agua Mansa	San Bernardino	34°02′31″N 117°21′50″W  /  34.04194°N ...
   Alma	Santa Clara	37°10′48″N 121°58′48″W  /  37.18000°N ...
   Amboy	San Bernardino	34°33′25″N 115°44′42″W  /  34.55694°N ...

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6. www.good.is › articles › ghost-town-the-abandonedGhost Town: The Abandoned Suburb of California City - Good

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   Apr 18, 2010 · Ghost Town: The Abandoned Suburb of California City. ... Surrounded by a sprawling ghost-grid of empty streets scratched into the dust and gravel with nary a finished house in sight, California ...

7. theatlasheart.com › ghost-towns-in-california17 BEST Ghost Towns In California [Spooky, Abandoned Cities]

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   Mar 18, 2024 · Bodie State Historic Park may be one of California’s most famous mining towns. Bodie ghost town is situated south of Bridgeport, CA and north of Lee Vining, CA. William (Waterman) S. Bodey founded Bodie in 1859 after discovering a modest amount of gold in the hills around the town.

8. archive.curbed.com › 2019/5/31 › 18639098California ghost town began with utopian visions - Curbed

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   May 31, 2019 · Ghost towns dot the California landscape: remnants of places that once were, of booms and busts, and of development that for some reason met its demise. One of the strangest is California City, a swath of desert 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

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   Is California City a ghost town?

   • It was originally intended to rival Los Angeles in size and population, but lagging development and an unfavorable environment disappointed its developers — and left it a virtual ghost town today. An aerial drone shot of California City, a nearly empty 82,000-acre city that was meant to rival Los Angeles.

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   Where can you visit a ghost town in California?

   • You can visit this abandoned town in California by booking a tour on their website. Keeler ghost town, formerly known as Hawley, is another quasi-ghost town in California with around 60 remaining residents. Keeler’s development was due to the nearby Cerro Gordo mine, and its success tracked with the mine and Owens Lake.

   17 BEST Ghost Towns In California [Spooky, Abandoned Cities]

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   How many ghost towns are there in California?

   • Because of California’s Gold Rush history, there are as many as 300 ghost towns in the state. Miners abandoned many of them after the mines became unprofitable. Why are there ghost towns in California? First, California has a rich history of silver and gold mining.

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   How do you rate ghost towns in California?

   • We rate ghost towns in California based on their status. Here’s how our system works: Abandoned: Is abandoned with ruins and structures in a decayed state. Great for urban explorers. Historic: Preservation efforts have been made and sometimes plaques installed. Great for everyone. Barren: Almost nothing remains of the town.

   24 Ghost Towns In California [MAP] - Urbex Underground

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   What caused ghost towns in California?

   • Ghost towns in California were caused by factors including the end of the California gold rush, the creation of new lakes, and the abandonment of formerly-used rail and motor routes. Population has decreased dramatically, to one fifth or less. Truly was abandoned after a fire burnt down the town in 1866.

   List of ghost towns in California - Wikipedia

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   When did California City start?

   • California City started in the 1950s with the highest hopes. It was originally intended to rival Los Angeles in size and population, but lagging development and an unfavorable environment disappointed its developers — and left it a virtual ghost town today.

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