Davis Creek is an unincorporated community in Modoc County, California.[1] It is located on the 19 miles (31 km) north-northeast of Alturas,[2] at an elevation of 4846 feet (1477 m).[1] The town's population is at least 100.[citation needed] There is a post office, service station, and mini-mart housed in a single structure. The ZIP Code is 96108. The community is inside area code 530.
Davis Creek | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Modoc County |
| Elevation | 4,846 ft (1,477 m) |
History
The Davis's Creek post office opened in 1877, and changed its name to Davis Creek in 1879.[2]
A 1913 book described Davis Creek as being on Goose Lake and having a population of 150.[3]
Politics
In the state legislature Davis Creek is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and in the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa. Federally, Davis Creek is located in California's 4th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +11[4] and is represented by Republican John Doolittle.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Davis Creek, California
- ^ a b Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 370. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ Drury, Wells (1913). California tourist guide and handbook: authentic description of routes of travel and points of interest in California. Western guidebook company. p. 248. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
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