Tionesta, California
Encyclopedia
Tionesta is an unincorporated community
in Modoc County
, California
. It is located on the former Great Northern Railway Bieber Line 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Timber Mountain, at an elevation of 4278 feet (1304 m).
Tionesta has feature ID 1660004 in the U.S. Geological Survey, National Geographic Names database. It is a populated place feature type. The latitude and longitude for the development are 41°38′46"N 121°19′41"W on the Perez, California
7.5-minute quadrangle
. The area is part of ZIP Code 96134, which includes other nearby locales such as Tulelake
, Newell
, and Lava Beds National Monument
, and area code 530
. The BNSF Railway
, Gateway Subdivision track runs through this area.
Tionesta is the Southern Gateway to the Lava Beds National Monument. There is the Eagle's Nest R.V. Park for Motor Home, Trailer and Tent camping, next door the Hawks Nest has really cute little cabins and the Timber Mountain Store sells provisions and serves cold beverages. Tionesta also provides access to the Medicine Lakes highlands and Glass Mountain. Great summer and winter fun abounds, camping, hiking, exploring the area and over 300 caves at the Lava Beds. See Captain Jacks Stronghold and learn about the last war between Indians and soldiers. Visit the "Japanese Relocation Center" and learn about the history of the area.
Modoc County Air Pollution Control District records show a facility named PG&E Tionesta Compressor Station, (permit #97-01) located at 41°38′57"N 121°19′06"W on State Route 139
. In public filings, the facility is also identified as Compressor Station Number 14B. This is a major geographic feature of the area.
, was bestowed by a lumber company executive.
Tionesta is located in the 1st Senate
District, represented by Republican
Dave Cox
, and in the 2nd Assembly
District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen
. Federally, Tionesta is located in California's 4th congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +11 and is represented by Republican Tom McClintock
.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Modoc County
Modoc County, California
Modoc County is a county located in the far northeast corner of the U.S. state of California, bounded by the state of Oregon to the north and the state of Nevada to the east. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,686, up from 9,449 at the 2000 census. The current county seat is Alturas, the...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It is located on the former Great Northern Railway Bieber Line 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Timber Mountain, at an elevation of 4278 feet (1304 m).
Tionesta has feature ID 1660004 in the U.S. Geological Survey, National Geographic Names database. It is a populated place feature type. The latitude and longitude for the development are 41°38′46"N 121°19′41"W on the Perez, California
Perez, California
Perez is an unincorporated community in Modoc County, California. It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad north-northeast of Timber Mountain, at an elevation of 4180 feet ....
7.5-minute quadrangle
Topographic map
A topographic map is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines in modern mapping, but historically using a variety of methods. Traditional definitions require a topographic map to show both natural and man-made features...
. The area is part of ZIP Code 96134, which includes other nearby locales such as Tulelake
Tulelake, California
Tulelake is a city in Siskiyou County, California, United States. It is named after the nearby Tule Lake. The population was 1,010 at the 2010 census, down from 1,020 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Tulelake is located at ....
, Newell
Newell, California
Newell is a census-designated place in Modoc County, California in the United States. It is located west-northwest of Alturas, at an elevation of 4,042 feet . The population was 449 at the 2010 census....
, and Lava Beds National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument is located in northeastern California, in Siskiyou and Modoc Counties. The Monument lies on the northeastern flank of the Medicine Lake Volcano, with the largest total area covered by a volcano in the Cascade Range....
, and area code 530
Area code 530
North American area code 530 is a California telephone area code that covers Auburn, Chico, Colfax, Davis, Grass Valley, Marysville, Oroville, Placerville, Redding, Red Bluff, Susanville, Truckee, Woodland, Yuba City and South Lake Tahoe....
. The BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway
The BNSF Railway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. It is one of seven North American Class I railroads and the second largest freight railroad network in North America, second only to the Union Pacific Railroad, its primary...
, Gateway Subdivision track runs through this area.
Tionesta is the Southern Gateway to the Lava Beds National Monument. There is the Eagle's Nest R.V. Park for Motor Home, Trailer and Tent camping, next door the Hawks Nest has really cute little cabins and the Timber Mountain Store sells provisions and serves cold beverages. Tionesta also provides access to the Medicine Lakes highlands and Glass Mountain. Great summer and winter fun abounds, camping, hiking, exploring the area and over 300 caves at the Lava Beds. See Captain Jacks Stronghold and learn about the last war between Indians and soldiers. Visit the "Japanese Relocation Center" and learn about the history of the area.
Modoc County Air Pollution Control District records show a facility named PG&E Tionesta Compressor Station, (permit #97-01) located at 41°38′57"N 121°19′06"W on State Route 139
California State Route 139
State Route 139 is a state highway in the U.S. state of California. Running from Susanville north to Oregon Route 39, it forms part of the shortest route between Reno, Nevada and Klamath Falls, Oregon. The entire route is part of the California Freeway and Expressway System, but is a two-lane road...
. In public filings, the facility is also identified as Compressor Station Number 14B. This is a major geographic feature of the area.
History
The name, which comes from the Tionesta Forest in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, was bestowed by a lumber company executive.
Nearby
The Tionesta post office, located 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Tionesta, operated from 1939 to 1955.Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
The California State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of California. It is a bicameral body consisting of the lower house, the California State Assembly, with 80 members, and the upper house, the California State Senate, with 40 members...
Tionesta is located in the 1st Senate
California State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Dave Cox
Dave Cox
David E. Cox was an American politician from Holdenville, Oklahoma. A Republican, he served as a California State Senator, representing the 1st district from December 2004 until his death in July 2010, and also served as an California State Assemblyman for the six years immediately before his...
, and in the 2nd Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen
Jim Nielsen
James Wiley Nielsen is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican party. Nielsen served on the Yolo County Republican Committee before winning election to the California State Senate in 1978...
. Federally, Tionesta is located in California's 4th congressional district
California's 4th congressional district
California's 4th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California. It covers the northeastern corner of California along Route 395, encompassing El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, Sierra, Plumas, Lassen, and Modoc counties, as well as parts of Butte County...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
The Cook Partisan Voting Index , sometimes referred to as simply the Partisan Voting Index , is a measurement of how strongly an American congressional district or state leans toward one political party compared to the nation as a whole...
of R +11 and is represented by Republican Tom McClintock
Tom McClintock
Thomas Miller McClintock II is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former Assemblyman and state Senator...
.