Martinus Corner, California

Martinus Corner, California
Martinus Corner
—  Unincorporated community  —
Martinus Corner is located in California
Martinus Corner
Location in California
Coordinates: 35°56′24″N 121°07′09″W / 35.94°N 121.11917°W / 35.94; -121.11917Coordinates: 35°56′24″N 121°07′09″W / 35.94°N 121.11917°W / 35.94; -121.11917
Country United States
State California
County Monterey County
Elevation[1] 958 ft (292 m)

Martinus Corner is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California.[1] It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) east-southeast of Jolon,[2] at an elevation of 958 feet (292 m).[1]

The name honors Jan Henry Martinus, who in 1891 staked a land claim at the place.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martinus Corner, California
  2. ^ a b Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Quill Driver Books. p. 922. ISBN 9781884995149. 



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