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Bootjack California Last Updated: 07/15/2024 |
| Bootjack is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Mariposa County, California. The population was 661 at the 2020 census, down from 960 in 2010 and 1,588 in 2000. Bootjack sits at an elevation of approximately 2,267 feet (691 meters) above sea level. The community is characterized by its rural setting, with rolling hills and a mix of oak and pine trees. | |
| Bootjack is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, about 5 miles southeast of the town of Mariposa. The area has a history linked to the California Gold Rush era, like many places in Mariposa County. It was named after a bootjack, a device used to remove boots, though the exact origin of the name in this context is not well documented. | |
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