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 / 39.42278°N 123.55194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
Northspur is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California.[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]
At one time Northspur had a population of some 400 people, but 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
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Skunk Train | Willits Terminus
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A post office operated at Northspur from 1910 to 1922.[2]
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Northspur, California
- ^ a b Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 114. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ Samson, Ann (February 6, 1974). "Skunk line residents left isolated by storm". Ukiah Daily Journal. Ukiah, CA. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ Reith, Sarah (February 23, 2017). "To Northspur by Skunk Train, in the rain". The Mendocino Voice. Mendocino County, CA. Retrieved December 18, 2023.