Charleston View, California

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Charleston View
Charleston View (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°58′06″N115°53′42″W / 35.96833°N 115.89500°W / 35.96833; -115.89500
Country United States
State California
County Inyo County
Area
[1]
 • Total0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2)
 • Land0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
2,621 ft (799 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total45
 • Density59.76/sq mi (23.09/km2)
ZIP code
92389
FIPS code 06-12730
GNIS feature IDs2804176

Charleston View, formally known as Calvada Springs, is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California. [2] It lies at an elevation of 2621 feet (799 m). [2] The Charleston View CDP had a population of 45 in the 2020 census [3]

Contents

The former name is a portmanteau of California and Nevada. [4]

When the people of Charleston View refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Charlestonian.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 45—
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

History

Inyo County defines the Charleston view planning area as 67.875 square miles, [6] which is bigger than the census CDP for Charleston View. Defined as 0.748 square miles. [3] Within the Planning area, the 2020 Census shows that within Census Tract 8, Blocks 1176-1279, the population is 75. [7]

In 2005, Housing Developers proposed to The Inyo county Board of Supervisors to build 65,000 housing units in Charleston View. [8] This development was greeted with backlash by residents from Neighboring Pahrump, NV, whose main concern was that such development would deplete the ground water [9] in the Pahrump Valley

In 2009, Housing Developers proposed a scaled backed plan that would allow a total population of 40 thousand [10]

In 2012, BrightSource Energy proposed to the California Energy Commission, to build the Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project in Charleston View, [11] but was withdrawn in 2015 [12] due to concerns over the effects on wildlife, groundwater, cultural and historical resources in the area [13] [14]

Economy

Due to its remote location, the economy of Charleston View is limited. Most revolves around the cultivation of marijuana. [15] [16] [17]

In 2021, Inyo County approved the construction of light industrial building, that would allow for the processing and distribution of marijuana for cultivators in Charleston View and outlying communities in southeastern inyo county. [18]

Tourism

A major attraction for religious people in Charleston View is the St. Thérèse Mission. Which is a Catholic church, administered by the Diocese of Fresno. It was built as a way to provide metro Las Vegas a Catholic cemetery after business tycoon Rafael Dizon Jr wanted to honor Saint Therese after his recovery from cancer. [19]

Politics

In the state legislature, Charleston View is in the 8th Senate District , represented by Democrat Angelique Ashby, [20] and the 26th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Evan Low. [21]

Federally, Charleston View is in California's 8th congressional district , represented by Democrat John Garamendi. [22]

Public safety and crime

Law enforcement is provided by Inyo County Sherrif's department. Types of crime in Charleston view normally deal with unpermitted Marijuana cultivation. [23]

Fire Protection is provided by Southern Inyo Fire Protection District [24]

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  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charleston View, California
  3. 1 2 "Explore Census Data".
  4. ↑ Remington, Frank L. (September 8, 1969). "Take a Good Look at the US Map. Towns Have the Craziest Names". The Milwaukee Journal. p. 2. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Community Plans for Charleston View and Tecopa | Inyo County California".
  7. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census by race". United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Board Minutes - May 17, 2005". inyocounty.us. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Housing proposal near Pahrump sparks concerns over water supply - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. August 22, 2005. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  10. ↑ "New Life for Charleston View Subdivision? - Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra NewsSierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News". February 20, 2009.
  11. ↑ "Hidden Hills Solar Project, Inyo County".
  12. ↑ "Power Plant Compliance and Siting".
  13. ↑ "Agency Staff Urge End to Desert Solar Project". April 17, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Company to Withdraw Proposed Solar Tower Project in Inyo County". May 29, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Planning Commission, March 24,2021" (PDF). Inyo County. Inyo County Planning Department. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Inyo County Planning Commission January 27, 2021" (PDF). Inyo County. Inyo County Planning Commission. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Inyo County Planning Commission January 27, 2020" (PDF). Inyo County. Inyo County Planning Commission. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  18. ↑ "March 24, 2021 County of Inyo Planning Commission Agenda" (PDF). Inyo County Planning Commission. Inyo County. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  19. ↑ "The Mission's Beginnings". St. Therese Mission. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
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  21. ↑ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  22. ↑ "California's 8th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
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