| Midas | |
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| — Unincorporated community — | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Placer County |
| Elevation[1] | 4,153 ft (1,266 m) |
Midas (formerly, Shady Run) is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California.[1] Midas is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east of Dutch Flat.[2] It lies at an elevation of 4153 feet (1266 m).[1]
The Shady Run post office operated from 1872 to 1879 and from 1903 to 1904.[2]