Charleston View, California

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Charleston View
Unincorporated community
Charleston View is located in California
Charleston View
Charleston View
Location in California
Coordinates: 35°58′06″N 115°53′42″W / 35.96833°N 115.89500°W / 35.96833; -115.89500Coordinates: 35°58′06″N 115°53′42″W / 35.96833°N 115.89500°W / 35.96833; -115.89500
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyInyo County
Area
[1]
 • Total0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2)
 • Land0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
2,621 ft (799 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total45
 • Density59.76/sq mi (23.09/km2)
ZIP code
92389
FIPS code06-12730
GNIS feature IDs2804176

Charleston View, formally known as Calvada Springs, is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California.[2] It lies at an elevation of 2621 feet (799 m).[2] The Charleston View CDP had a population of 45 in the 2020 census[3]

The name is a portmanteau of California and Nevada.[4]

When the people of Charleston View refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Charlestonian.

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
202045—
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

History[]

Inyo County defines the Charleston view planning area as 67.875 square miles,[6] which is bigger than the census CDP for Charleston View. Defined as 0.748 square miles[7]

In 2005, Housing Developers proposed to The Inyo county Board of Supervisors to build 65,000 housing units in Charleston View.[8] This development was greeted with backlash by residents from Neighboring Pahrump, NV, whose main concern was that such development would deplete the ground water[9] in the Pahrump Valley

In 2012, BrightSource Energy proposed to the California Energy Commission, to build the Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project in Charleston View,[10] but was withdrawn in 2015 [11] due to concerns over the effects on wildlife, groundwater, cultural and historical resources in the area[12][13]

Politics[]

In the state legislature, Charleston View is in the 8th Senate District, represented by Republican Andreas Borgeas,[14] and the 26th Assembly District, represented by Republican Devon Mathis.[15]

Federally, Charleston View is in California's 8th congressional district, represented by Republican Jay Obernolte.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charleston View, California
  3. ^ https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US0612730
  4. ^ Remington, Frank L. (September 8, 1969). "Take a Good Look at the US Map. Towns Have the Craziest Names". The Milwaukee Journal. p. 2. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ https://www.inyocounty.us/services/planning-department/long-range-projects-plans-and-studies/community-plans-charleston-view
  7. ^ https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US0612730
  8. ^ "Board Minutes - May 17, 2005". inyocounty.us. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  9. ^ "Housing proposal near Pahrump sparks concerns over water supply - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. 2005-08-22. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  10. ^ http://basinandrangewatch.org/HiddenHills.html
  11. ^ https://ww2.energy.ca.gov/sitingcases/hiddenhills/
  12. ^ https://www.kcet.org/redefine/agency-staff-urge-end-to-desert-solar-project
  13. ^ https://www.kcet.org/redefine/company-to-withdraw-proposed-solar-tower-project-in-inyo-county
  14. ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  15. ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  16. ^ "California's 8th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved April 11, 2013.


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