Northspur, California
Unincorporated community in California, United States
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Northspur is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, United States.[1] It is located on the California Western Railroad, 11 miles (18 km) north of Comptche,[2] at an elevation of 358 feet (109 m) at Milepost 20.[1]
Northspur | |
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The Skunk Train at Northspur in 2005 | |
  Northspur Location in California  Northspur Northspur (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°25′22″N 123°33′07″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
At one time Northspur had a population of some 400 people, but that figure declined, along with the logging industry in the area. In 1974, there were still a few residents completely dependent on rail service on the California Western for travel into and out of the community.[3] Today Northspur is primarily a stop on the railroad where refreshments and entertainment are available in season.[4]
| Services at Northspur station | ||||
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| Preceding station | California Western Railroad | Following station | ||
| Fort Bragg Terminus |
Skunk Train | Willits Terminus | ||
A post office operated at Northspur from 1910 to 1922.[2]
