USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for California Postal Zip Code 93545

Interested in some fun facts and history about Lone Pine, CA?
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- Lone Pine is located in the Owens Valley, between the Sierra Nevada range and the Inyo Mountains.
- The village has a population of around 2,000 people and covers an area of approximately 15.4 square miles.
- Lone Pine was named after a solitary pine tree that stood near the settlement in the 19th century. The tree is no longer there, but the name remains.
- The village is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including Mount Whitney (the highest peak in the contiguous United States) and the Alabama Hills (a range of rock formations that have been featured in many movies and TV shows).
- The area around Lone Pine has a rich history, with evidence of human occupation dating back thousands of years. The Paiute people have lived in the region for centuries, and Spanish and Mexican explorers first visited the area in the 1700s.
- In 1872, a powerful earthquake struck Lone Pine and the surrounding area, destroying most of the village and killing around 30 people. The earthquake is still remembered as one of the worst in California's history.
- Lone Pine is also home to the Museum of Western Film History, which showcases the history of Western movies and TV shows that have been filmed in the area. The museum features exhibits on cowboy heroes, Western-themed art, and movie props and costumes.