Spenceville Wildlife Area, Protected wildlife area in Sierra Nevada Foothills, California
The Spenceville Wildlife Area encompasses 11,448 acres of oak woodland, grassland, and riparian forest across elevations ranging from 200 to 1,200 feet.
The California Department of Fish and Game acquired the land in 1962 and established it as a Wildlife Area in 1968 to preserve natural habitats.
The land holds archaeological evidence of Maidu and Nisenan Native Americans, including grinding holes and lodge pits from their settlements.
Visitors can participate in hiking, biking, hunting, target shooting, camping, and equestrian trail riding throughout the designated areas.
The geology belongs to the Smartville Block, formed during the Middle Jurassic epoch, containing significant gold deposits that sparked mining activities.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 39.14440,-121.31700
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:52
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