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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 23146 Sierra County Boundaries

§ 23146 Sierra County Boundaries

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§ 23146 Sierra County Boundaries

Key Takeaways

  • •This law describes the borders of Sierra County.
  • •It starts at a specific point near Plumas and follows lines, rivers, and landmarks to outline the county.
  • •The borders include parts of rivers like the Yuba River and Slate Creek.
  • •The description uses directions like north, south, east, and west to draw the lines.

Example

Imagine you are hiking near the Yuba River and want to know if you are in Sierra County.

If you are between the south fork of the middle Yuba River and the Bent Monument, you are inside Sierra County. If you cross outside these lines, you might be in a different county.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 23146 Sierra County Boundaries

The boundaries of Sierra County are as follows: Beginning at the south corner of Plumas, in the center of Slate Creek; thence easterly on the southern line of Plumas to the range line between T. 21 N., R. 13 E., and T. 21 N., R. 14 E., M. D. B. & M.; thence north on said range line, to the northwest corner of T. 21 N., R. 14 E., M. D. B. & M.; thence east on the line between T. 21 and 22 N., M. D. B., to the state line forming the northeast corner; thence south on said state line to the northeast corner of Nevada, a point east of the Bent Monument; thence west to the Bent Monument; thence down the south fork of the middle Yuba River and down the middle Yuba River to a point 10 miles above the mouth of the latter; thence in a straight line northerly to a point on the north fork of the Yuba River known as Cuteye Foster’s Bar; down said river to the mouth of Big Canon Creek, then up said creek four miles; thence in a straight line to the point of beginning. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

yuba riversierra countyslate creekbig canon creekbent monumentplumas countycuteye fosterdescription

Related Statutes

  • § 23132 Plumas County Boundaries
  • § 23118 Lassen County Boundaries
  • § 23104 Butte County Boundaries
  • § 23107 Contra Costa County Boundaries
  • § 23109 El Dorado County Boundaries

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23146.
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