| Coyoteville | |
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| — Former settlement — | |
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Coyoteville
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elevation | 2,160 ft (658 m) |
Coyoteville is a former settlement in Nevada County, California. It is situated at an elevation of 2,160 ft (660 m) above sea level.[1]
On the eastern section of Lost Hill, the town of Coyoteville started in an area of gravel hills that were rich with gold.[2] During the California Gold Rush, a tunneling method, nicknamed "coyoteing" was developed here, leading to the town's naming.[3]
In later years, Coyoteville became the northwestern portion of Nevada City, California.[3][4]