Applegate

The Sierra Nevada defines the setting of Applegate — this small Placer County community sits in the western foothills, where forested slopes and granite country mark the approach to California’s high mountains. Interstate 80 and the Union Pacific rail line make Applegate part of the long east–west corridor between Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada; the route follows terrain that challenged builders of the transcontinental railroad. The surrounding county was transformed by the California Gold Rush, a legacy especially visible in nearby historic settlements such as Auburn and Colfax. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of California connects regionally.

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