Carson Hill
Ghost town · United States
- Abandoned
- unknown
- Founded
- —
- Population
- —
- Coordinates
- 38.028, -120.507
Why it was abandoned
⚒️ Mines & quarries
Detected automatically from the text: It was one of the most productive mining camps in the state, with nearly $26 million in gold and quartz found in the area.
History
Carson Hill is a ghost town in Calaveras County, California, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1447 feet above sea level and is located at 38°01′42″N 120°30′24″W, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south-southeast of Angels Camp. It was one of the most productive mining camps in the state, with nearly $26 million in gold and quartz found in the area. Carson Hill is registered as California Historical Landmark #274. The town was served by the Sierra Railway's branchline to Angels Camp until 1935.