Johnsons, California

Coordinates: 41°21′01″N 123°52′19″W / 41.35028°N 123.87194°W / 41.35028; -123.87194

Johnsons
Unincorporated community
Johnsons
Johnsons

Location in California

Coordinates: 41°21′01″N 123°52′19″W / 41.35028°N 123.87194°W / 41.35028; -123.87194
Country United States
State California
County Humboldt County
Elevation[1] 180 ft (55 m)

Johnsons (formerly, Klamath) is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California.[1] It is located on the Klamath River 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Weitchpec,[2] at an elevation of 180 feet (55 m).[1]

History

Johnsons was a settlement in the former Klamath County, California. A fairly isolated and small Yurok ancestral village, Johnsons is located within the Yurok reservation almost the Klamath River and is known for its excellent fishing and serenity. Electricity has not yet made its way to this community; instead, there has been a long standing utilization of solar & generator power.

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johnsons, 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. 86. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.


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