Douglas Flat
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
Douglas Flat is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calaveras County, California. It sits at 1,965 ft (599 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Murphys, 1.6 miles N.
- 1,965 ftelevation · 599 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 95247ZIP code
About Douglas Flat
Douglas Flat (formerly Douglasflat and Douglass Flat) is an unincorporated community and census designated place in Calaveras County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 1965 feet (599 m) and is located at 38°06′52″N 120°27′18″W. The community is served by ZIP code 95229 and area code 209.
Douglas Flat was a roaring mining camp of the early 1850s. In 1857 the Harper and Lone Star Claims produced $130,000 worth of gold. The so-called Central Hill Channel, an ancient river deposit from which vast quantities of gold have been taken, is located here.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #272.
The first post office opened in 1879, and was closed for a time in 1891 before reopening. The town's name honors Tom Douglas, an 1850s merchant.
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- Median household income
- $128,434
- Median home value
- $337,400
- Median age
- 53
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| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calaveras County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Land area | 0.68 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1146° N, 120.4529° W |
| ZIP code | 95247 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0619738 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Douglas Flat
- Murphys1.6 mi N
- Vallecito2.3 mi S
- Forest Meadows5.0 mi NE
- Columbia6.2 mi S
- Angels6.2 mi SW
- Sheep Ranch6.4 mi N
- Hathaway Pines7.2 mi NE
- Tuttletown7.2 mi S
- Avery7.7 mi NE
- Mountain Ranch7.9 mi NW
- Sonora9.9 mi SE
- Cedar Ridge10.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas Flat
What county is Douglas Flat in?
Douglas Flat is in Calaveras County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Douglas Flat, CA?
The ZIP code of Douglas Flat is 95247.
What is the elevation of Douglas Flat?
1,965 feet (599 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Douglas Flat?
Murphys (1.6 mi), Vallecito (2.3 mi), Forest Meadows (5.0 mi), Columbia (6.2 mi), Angels (6.2 mi).
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