<p>Review      ...not just an excellent reference book...a tour de force that should be acquired by every college, university and major public library in the U.S. and by most California libraries of whatever size. It's scope and depth and accuracy will be a tremendous help to students, writers, historians, cartographers or anyone interested in California geography. -- Richard H. Dillon, Professor of History, Fromm Institute, University of San FranciscoI am impressed! California's Geographic Names is the new standard. -- blurb submitted to our offices from Robert J. Chandler, Wells Fargo HistorianThe quantity and value of the information included in this work are simply staggering...a boon to historians, genealogists and outdoor folk of all kinds. -- Robert C. Berlo, Secretary of the California Map SocietyThis epic gazetteer of more than 50,000 place names is...a supremely useful reference tool...One could literally write the history of California, from first human habitation to the present, with only these names as sources. -- Dr. Kevin Starr, State Librarian of CaliforniaThis gazetteer is a wonderful tribute to our fine state...the information found here will greatly benefit this and future generations of Californians. -- Pete Wilson, Governor of California</p>

California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State

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Durham, David L.

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<p>Derived from David Durham's definitive gazetteer of California, California s' Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State, this new popularly priced series is certain to attract the attention of everyone interested in California history, geography, of current events; whether a scholarly researcher, a curious traveler, a backcountry hiker or a casual reader of Californiana.Each book defines the area's geographical features including topographical features such as ridges, peaks, canyons and valley; water features such as streams, lakes, waterfalls and springs; and cultural features such as cities, towns, crossroads and railroad sidings.Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and why, as well as alternate or obsolete names. All give longitude and latitude of the feature. Great for use with GPS devices Perfect for park and forestry rangers, natural history buffs, real estate offices and media news desks.</p>

Durham's Place Names of the California North Coast: Includes Del Norte, Humbolt, Lake, Mendocino & Trinity Counties

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Durham's Place Names of Greater Los Angeles: Includes Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties (Durham's Place-names of California Series)

Durham's Place Names of California's Central Coast: Includes Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, San Benito, Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties (Durham's Place-names of California Series)

Durham's Place-Names of California's Eastern Sierra: Includes Alpine, Inyo & Mono Counties (Durham's Place-names of California Series)

Durham's Place Names of California's Desert Counties: Includes Imperial, Riverside & San Bernadino Counties (Durham's Place-names of California Series)

Durham's Place Names of Central California: Includes Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings & Kern Counties (Durham's Place-names of California Series)

Durham's Place-Names of the San Francisco Bay Area: Includes Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano & Santa Clara Counties (Durham's Place-names of California Series)

Durham's Place Names of Northeastern California: Includes Lassen, Modoc & Plumas Counties (Durham's Place-names of California Series)

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