Chilcoot, California
Unincorporated community in California, United States
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Chilcoot is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California, United States.[1] It lies at an elevation of 5,013 feet (1,528 m).[1] Chilcoot is located 17 miles (27.4 km) east of Portola.[2]
Chilcoot | |
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  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 |
| 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.[2] Chilcoot may be a Shawnee language name.[3]
Climate
This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Chilcoot has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[4]
Education
Chilcoot is served by the Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District.[5]
