Reno Junction, California
| Reno Junction | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Reno Junction  Reno Junction Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 39°47′31″N 120°06′00″W / 39.79194°N 120.10000°WCoordinates: 39°47′31″N 120°06′00″W / 39.79194°N 120.10000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Lassen County |
| Elevation[1] | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
Reno Junction is an unincorporated community in Lassen County, California.[1] It is located on the Western Pacific Railroad 0.5 miles (0.8 km) east of Beckwourth Pass,[2] at an elevation of 4997 feet (1523 m).[1]
Reno Junction was originally called Rainbow. The present name comes from the fact from this point trains would head to Reno.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Reno Junction, California
- ↑ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 411. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ↑ Brown, Thomas P. (May 30, 1940). "Over the Sierra". Indian Valley Record. p. 3. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
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