Valley Wells, California facts for kids
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Valley Wells
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 Valley Wells
Location in California
Valley Wells
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Inyo County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.737 sq mi (27.809 km2) |
| • Land | 10.669 sq mi (27.632 km2) |
| • Water | 0.068 sq mi (0.177 km2) 0.64% |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 0 |
| • Density | 0/sq mi (0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408400 |
| Reference #: | 443 |
Valley Wells is a census-designated place in Inyo County, California. Prior to 2010, for census purposes it was part of Homewood Canyon-Valley Wells CDP. The 2010 census reported that population was zero. The town is now registered as California Historical Landmark #443; in 1849, several groups of midwestern emigrants settled here to secure water from nearby Searles Lake.
The California Historical Landmark reads:
- NO. 443 VALLEY WELLS - In this area, several groups of midwestern emigrants who had escaped from hazards and privations in Death Valley in 1849 sought to secure water from Searles Lake. They turned northward and westward in despair when they discovered its salty nature, and with great difficulty crossed the Argus and other mountains to reach settlements of Central and Southern California.
Recreation
Historically, the Valley Wells area was used as for aquatic recreation for the residents of Trona, California.
Valley Wells is the home of the Trona Golf course on Valley Wells Road.
Valley Wells is also the home of the Valley Wells Recreation Area, which is maintained by Searles Lake Gem and Mineral Society, but owned by Searles Valley Minerals, Inc.
See also
In Spanish: Valley Wells (California) para niños
