Achasta | |
|---|---|
Former settlement | |
  Achasta Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 36°36′01″N121°53′41″W / 36.60028°N 121.89472°W Coordinates: 36°36′01″N121°53′41″W / 36.60028°N 121.89472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
Achasta (also, Achiesta [2] ) is a former Ohlone settlement in Monterey County, California. [3] It was located at the site of modern-day Monterey. [3]
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