Charleston View, California
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]
Charleston View | |
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![]() ![]() Charleston View Location in California ![]() ![]() Charleston View Charleston View (the United States) | |
Coordinates: 35°58′06″N 115°53′42″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Inyo County |
Area | |
• Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
• Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 2,621 ft (799 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 45 |
• Density | 59.76/sq mi (23.09/km2) |
ZIP code | 92389 |
FIPS code | 06-12730 |
GNIS feature IDs | 2804176 |
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.
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] Within the Planning area, the 2020 Census shows that within Census Tract 8, Blocks 1176-1279, the population is 75.[8]
In 2005, Housing Developers proposed to The Inyo county Board of Supervisors to build 65,000 housing units in Charleston View.[9] This development was greeted with backlash by residents from Neighboring Pahrump, NV, whose main concern was that such development would deplete the ground water[10] 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Energy Commission, to build the Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project in Charleston View,[11] but was withdrawn in 2015 [12] due to concerns over the effects on wildlife, groundwater, cultural and historical resources in the area[13][14]
Economy
Due to its remote location, the economy of Charleston View is limited. Most revolves around the cultivation of marijuana.[15][16][17]
Politics
In the state legislature, Charleston View is in the 8th Senate District, represented by Republican Andreas Borgeas,[18] and the 26th Assembly District, represented by Republican Devon Mathis.[19]
Federally, Charleston View is in California's 8th congressional district, represented by Republican Jay Obernolte.[20]
Public Safety and Crime
Law enforcement is provided by Inyo County Sherrif's department. Types of crime in Charleston view normally deal with unpermitted Marijuana cultivation.[21]
Fire Protection is provided by Southern Inyo Fire Protection District[22]
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charleston View, California
- "Explore Census Data".
- 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.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- "Community Plans for Charleston View and Tecopa | Inyo County California".
- "Explore Census Data".
- "2020 Decennial Census by race". United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- "Board Minutes - May 17, 2005". inyocounty.us. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- "Housing proposal near Pahrump sparks concerns over water supply - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. 2005-08-22. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- "Hidden Hills Solar Project, Inyo County".
- "Power Plant Compliance and Siting".
- "Agency Staff Urge End to Desert Solar Project". 17 April 2015.
- "Company to Withdraw Proposed Solar Tower Project in Inyo County". 29 May 2015.
- "Planning Commission, March 24,2021" (PDF). Inyo County. Inyo County Planning Department. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- "Inyo County Planning Commission January 27, 2021" (PDF). Inyo County. Inyo County Planning Commission. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- "Inyo County Planning Commission January 27, 2020" (PDF). Inyo County. Inyo County Planning Commission. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- "Senators". State of California. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- "California's 8th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- Staff, Register. "Law enforcement seizes almost $35 million in marijuana in Charleston View area". Inyo Register. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- "14th annual Firehouse Fling event planned for Saturday". Pahrump Valley Times. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2022-03-21.