Beckwourth Peak, California, United States
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About
Beckwourth Peak is a summit located in Plumas county California in the United States of America. It is at 39.7735129 latitude and -120.4321572 longitude. Beckwourth Peak is at an elevation of 2200 ft (7218 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Portola".
Description
4.8 km (3 mi) southeast of Portola and 6.4 km (4 mi) southwest of Beckwourth. (US-T121)
History
Named for James P Beckwourth (d.1867), adventurer and trapper, who discovered the gap in 1851; he also built the first house in the Sierra Valley, and operated an inn and trading post there. During the 1850's, the gap served as an important immigrant route, and later, as the route of the Sierra Valley & Mohawk Railroad. (US-T121)
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Summit |
| Latitude: | 39.7735129 |
| Longitude: | -120.4321572 |
| Elevation: | 2200 ft / 7218 m |
| County: | Plumas |
| USGS Map Name: | Portola |
