Chilcoot, California
Chilcoot is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California. It lies at an elevation of 5,013 feet (1,528 m). Chilcoot is located 17 miles (27.4 km) east of Portola.
Chilcoot | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Chilcoot Location in California Chilcoot Chilcoot (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°47′52″N 120°08′23″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Plumas County |
| Elevation | 5,013 ft (1,528 m) |
| ZIP code | 96105 |
For census purposes, Chilcoot is included in the census-designated place (CDP) of Chilcoot-Vinton.
The Chilcoot post office opened in 1898, was moved into Lassen County in 1909, and moved back into Plumas County in 1910. Chilcoot may be a Shawnee language name.
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