| Emigrant Gap | |
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Emigrant Gap
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Placer County |
| Elevation[1] | 5,190 ft (1,582 m) |
Emigrant Gap (formerly, Wilsons Ranch)[2] is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California.[1] Emigrant Gap is located 0.25 miles (0.4 km) southwest of Emigrant Gap.[2] It lies at an elevation of 5190 feet (1582 m).[1]
The Wilsons Ranch post office opened in 1865, changed its name to Emigrant Gap in 1868.[2] The name Wilsons Ranch honored a stage stop operator.[2]