Inskip, California
Encyclopedia
Inskip is an unincorporated community
in Butte County
, California
. It lies at an elevation of 4777 feet (1456 m). Historical variants to the name suggest the community's history may have included mining. Variant names listed include Enskeeps Diggins and Inskip Town. The town was named in 1857 for the discoverer of gold here, Mr. Enskeep.
Inskip contains two buildings, the larger one being the Inskip Inn. The remnants of a pioneer-era stone chimney are all that is left of a third building. The town is home to a large collection of heavy machinery, including bulldozers, tractors, and an M35 2-1/2 ton cargo truck
, all of which are used in the winter months to clear snow off of the road and to dig out the snowed-in buildings.
The town is a popular spot for off-road motorcycle and quad enthusiasts because of the many dirt roads leading out of it that are ideal for riding. Many riders set out from Inskip and make their way to the highlakes, with Lake Philbrook and Lake Almanor being the most popular destinations.
The town is reached by the Skyway, which makes a loop from State Route 99
in Chico, through Paradise
, eventually connecting with State Route 32
near Butte Meadows
.
Terrain in the area is mountainous and forested. The community itself is outside, but near, portions of the Lassen National Forest
.
A valley named Blowhard Ravine, USGS feature ID 1723786, exists about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) at 140 degrees off true north. It is not labeled on the Stirling City quadrangle but does appear in the National Geographic Names Database as of 2006. At the bottom of the ravine runs the West Branch of the Feather River. Inskip Pioneer Cemetery is located almost exactly 1 miles (1.6 km) due south of town on a hill overlooking Skyway Av. The cemetery is located at latitude/longitude 39°58′33"N 121°32′20"W.
A post office operated at Inskip from 1862 to 1915, with a brief interruption in 1873.
The ZIP Code is 95921. The community is inside area code 530
.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Butte County
Butte County, California
Butte County is a county located in the Central Valley of the US state of California, north of the state capital of Sacramento. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 220,000. The county seat is Oroville. Butte County is the "Land of Natural Wealth and Beauty."Butte County is watered by the...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It lies at an elevation of 4777 feet (1456 m). Historical variants to the name suggest the community's history may have included mining. Variant names listed include Enskeeps Diggins and Inskip Town. The town was named in 1857 for the discoverer of gold here, Mr. Enskeep.
Inskip contains two buildings, the larger one being the Inskip Inn. The remnants of a pioneer-era stone chimney are all that is left of a third building. The town is home to a large collection of heavy machinery, including bulldozers, tractors, and an M35 2-1/2 ton cargo truck
M35 2-1/2 ton cargo truck
The M35 family of trucks is a long-lived vehicle initially deployed by the United States Army, and subsequently utilized by many nations around the world. A truck in the 2½ ton weight class, it was one of many vehicles in U.S...
, all of which are used in the winter months to clear snow off of the road and to dig out the snowed-in buildings.
The town is a popular spot for off-road motorcycle and quad enthusiasts because of the many dirt roads leading out of it that are ideal for riding. Many riders set out from Inskip and make their way to the highlakes, with Lake Philbrook and Lake Almanor being the most popular destinations.
The town is reached by the Skyway, which makes a loop from State Route 99
California State Route 99
California State Route 99 , commonly known as Highway 99 or, simply, as 99 , is a north–south state highway in the U.S. state of California, stretching almost the entire length of the Central Valley...
in Chico, through Paradise
Paradise, California
Paradise is an incorporated town in Butte County, in the northwest foothills of California's Central Valley, in the Sierra. The town is considered part of the Chico Metropolitan Area. The population was 26,218 at the 2010 census, down from 26,408 at the 2000 census...
, eventually connecting with State Route 32
California State Route 32
State Route 32 is an east–west state highway in the U.S. State of California which is routed from Interstate 5 in Orland, through Chico, through the northern Sierra Nevada, ending at SR 36 and SR 89 in eastern Tehama County.-Route description:...
near Butte Meadows
Butte Meadows, California
Butte Meadows is a census-designated place in Butte County, California, 5 miles off State Route 32 on Humboldt Rd. The area is about 45 minutes or east of Chico on SR32. Its elevation is listed at above sea level: certain to get snow in winter of any year. The area code is Area code 530. The area...
.
Terrain in the area is mountainous and forested. The community itself is outside, but near, portions of the Lassen National Forest
Lassen National Forest
Lassen National Forest is a national forest of 1,700 square miles in northeastern California. It is named after pioneer Peter Lassen, who mined, ranched and promoted the area to emigrant parties in the 1850s.- Overview :...
.
A valley named Blowhard Ravine, USGS feature ID 1723786, exists about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) at 140 degrees off true north. It is not labeled on the Stirling City quadrangle but does appear in the National Geographic Names Database as of 2006. At the bottom of the ravine runs the West Branch of the Feather River. Inskip Pioneer Cemetery is located almost exactly 1 miles (1.6 km) due south of town on a hill overlooking Skyway Av. The cemetery is located at latitude/longitude 39°58′33"N 121°32′20"W.
A post office operated at Inskip from 1862 to 1915, with a brief interruption in 1873.
The ZIP Code is 95921. The community is inside area code 530
Area code 530
North American area code 530 is a California telephone area code that covers Auburn, Chico, Colfax, Davis, Grass Valley, Marysville, Oroville, Placerville, Redding, Red Bluff, Susanville, Truckee, Woodland, Yuba City and South Lake Tahoe....
.