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'''Ogilby''' (formerly, '''Oglesby''')<ref name=CGN /> is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] in [[Imperial County, California|Imperial County]], [[California]].<ref name=gnis /> Ogilby is located on the [[Southern Pacific Railroad]] {{convert|42|mi|km|0}} east of [[El Centro, California|El Centro]],<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|1450}}</ref> and 3.8 miles north of [[Interstate 8]] on [[County Route S34 (California)|County Road S34]].<ref name="Ogilby, California 1997">"Ogilby, California," 7.5-minute quadrangle (map), US Geological Survey, 1997.</ref> The name is official for federal use and a feature ID Number of 252950 has been assigned. Ogilby is defined by the US Geological Survey as a populated place at 356 feet [[AMSL]] elevation. NAD27 [[latitude]] and [[longitude]] are listed at {{coord|32|49|01|N|114|50|20|W}} on the "Ogilby, California" 7.5-minute quadrangle (map).<ref>"National Geographic Names Database," US Geological Survey, 1995.</ref> It is included in the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District. It lies at an elevation of 364 feet (111 m).<ref name=gnis />
'''Ogilby''' (formerly, '''Oglesby''')<ref name=CGN /> is a [[ghost town]] in [[Imperial County, California|Imperial County]], [[California]], United States.<ref name=gnis /><ref>[http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ca/ogilby.html Ghost Towns - Ogilby]</ref> Ogilby is located on the [[Southern Pacific Railroad]] {{convert|42|mi|km|0}} east of [[El Centro, California|El Centro]],<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|1450}}</ref> and {{Convert|3.8|mi|1}} north of [[Interstate 8]] on [[County Route S34 (California)|County Road S34]].<ref name="Ogilby, California 1997">"Ogilby, California," 7.5-minute quadrangle (map), US Geological Survey, 1997.</ref> The name is official for federal use, and a feature ID number of 252950 has been assigned. Ogilby is defined by the US Geological Survey as a populated place at {{convert|356|ft}} [[AMSL]] elevation. NAD27 [[latitude]] and [[longitude]] are listed at {{coord|32|49|01|N|114|50|20|W}} on the "Ogilby, California" 7.5-minute quadrangle (map).<ref>"National Geographic Names Database," US Geological Survey, 1995.</ref> It is included in the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District. It lies at an elevation of {{convert|364|ft}}.<ref name=gnis />


==History==
==History==
The Oglesby post office operated for part of 1880.<ref name=CGN /> The Ogilby post office operated from 1890 to 1895, moving in 1892, and from 1898 to 1942.<ref name=CGN /> The name honors E.R. Ogilby, mine promoter.<ref name=CGN />
Ogilby was founded as a railroad stop for the [[Southern Pacific Transportation Company|Southern Pacific]] in 1877, and served as a supply point for the mining communities of [[Glamis, California|Glamis]], [[Hedges, California|Hedges]], and [[Tumco, California|Tumco]].<ref name="dolan"/> The Oglesby post office operated for part of 1880.<ref name=CGN /> The Ogilby post office operated from 1890 to 1895, moving in 1892, and from 1898 to 1942.<ref name=CGN /> The name honors E.R. Ogilby, mine promoter.<ref name=CGN /> Parts of the second [[Old Plank Road|Plank Road]] were assembled in Ogilby.<ref name="dolan"/> The town was abandoned by 1961.<ref name="dolan"/>


==Nearby==
==Nearby==
Ogilby lies along the [[Union Pacific Railroad]] tracks east of [[Algodones Dunes]].<ref name="Ogilby, California 1997"/> Its origin may result from the rail line, [[mining]] activity to the east, or as a path around the sand dunes before the wooden plank road in the early 1900s, and later, [[Interstate 8]].
Ogilby lies along the [[Union Pacific Railroad]] tracks east of [[Algodones Dunes]].<ref name="Ogilby, California 1997"/>


Ogilby Hills, to the southeast, have summits in the 600–800 foot AMSL range.<ref name="Ogilby, California 1997"/>
Ogilby Hills, to the southeast, have summits in the {{convert|600|-|800|ft|adj=on}} AMSL range.<ref name="Ogilby, California 1997"/>


A Catholic [[cemetery]] exists to the south and west of the railroad line at {{coord|32|48|55|N|114|50|20|W}}.<ref name="Ogilby, California 1997"/>
A Catholic [[cemetery]] exists to the south and west of the railroad line at {{coord|32|48|55|N|114|50|20|W}}.<ref name="Ogilby, California 1997"/>


The closest city is [[Yuma, Arizona]] at about 25 miles driving distance.
The closest city is [[Yuma, Arizona]], at about {{convert|25|mi}} driving distance.


The international border with [[Mexico]] lies about 9 miles in a straight line to the south. The [[Arizona]] state line lies about 7 miles southeast.<ref>"Ogilby, California," "Grays Well NE, California," and "Araz, California," 7.5-minute quadrangles (maps), US Geological Survey.</ref>
The international border with [[Mexico]] lies about {{convert|9|mi|0}} in a straight line to the south. The [[Arizona]] state line lies about {{convert|7|mi|0}} southeast.<ref>"Ogilby, California," "Grays Well NE, California," and "Araz, California," 7.5-minute quadrangles (maps), US Geological Survey.</ref>


==Communications==
==Communications==
There is no ZIP Code assigned to Ogilby. The area lies within [[area code 760]].
There is no ZIP code assigned to Ogilby. The area lies within [[area code 760]].


==Government==
==Government==
In the [[California State Legislature]], Ogilby is in {{Representative|casd|50|fmt=sdistrict}}, and in {{Representative|caad|56|fmt=adistrict}}.<ref>{{Cite web
In the [[California State Legislature]], Ogilby is in {{Representative|casd|40|fmt=sdistrict}}, and in {{Representative|caad|56|fmt=adistrict}}.<ref>{{Cite web
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In the [[United States House of Representatives]], Ogilby is in {{Representative|cacd|51|fmt=district}}.<ref>{{Cite GovTrack|CA|51}}</ref>
In the [[United States House of Representatives]], Ogilby is in {{Representative|cacd|51|fmt=district}}.<ref>{{Cite GovTrack|CA|51}}</ref>
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* [[Old Plank Road]]
* [[Old Plank Road]]
* [[Winterhaven, California]]
* [[Winterhaven, California]]
* [[Glamis, California]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.desertusa.com/colorado/hedges_tumco/du_hedged.html Tumco - Hedges - Ogilby, California Gold Mines and Historical Towns, Desert USA]


{{Imperial County, California}}
{{Imperial County, California}}


[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Imperial County, California]]
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[[Category:Unincorporated communities in California]]
[[Category:Former settlements in Imperial County, California]]
[[Category:Ghost towns in California]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1877]]

Latest revision as of 17:33, 27 July 2023

32°49′01″N 114°50′20″W / 32.81694°N 114.83889°W / 32.81694; -114.83889

Ogilby, California
Ghost town
Ogilby is located in California
Ogilby
Ogilby
Location in California
Coordinates: 32°49′01″N 114°50′20″W / 32.81694°N 114.83889°W / 32.81694; -114.83889
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyImperial County
Founded1877[1]
Elevation
[2]
364 ft (111 m)
Area codes442/760
FIPS code06-53420
GNIS feature ID252950

Ogilby (formerly, Oglesby)[3] is a ghost town in Imperial County, California, United States.[2][4] Ogilby is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 42 miles (68 km) east of El Centro,[3] and 3.8 miles (6.1 km) north of Interstate 8 on County Road S34.[5] The name is official for federal use, and a feature ID number of 252950 has been assigned. Ogilby is defined by the US Geological Survey as a populated place at 356 feet (109 m) AMSL elevation. NAD27 latitude and longitude are listed at 32°49′01″N 114°50′20″W / 32.81694°N 114.83889°W / 32.81694; -114.83889 on the "Ogilby, California" 7.5-minute quadrangle (map).[6] It is included in the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District. It lies at an elevation of 364 feet (111 m).[2]

History

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Ogilby was founded as a railroad stop for the Southern Pacific in 1877, and served as a supply point for the mining communities of Glamis, Hedges, and Tumco.[1] The Oglesby post office operated for part of 1880.[3] The Ogilby post office operated from 1890 to 1895, moving in 1892, and from 1898 to 1942.[3] The name honors E.R. Ogilby, mine promoter.[3] Parts of the second Plank Road were assembled in Ogilby.[1] The town was abandoned by 1961.[1]

Nearby

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Ogilby lies along the Union Pacific Railroad tracks east of Algodones Dunes.[5]

Ogilby Hills, to the southeast, have summits in the 600–800-foot (180–240 m) AMSL range.[5]

A Catholic cemetery exists to the south and west of the railroad line at 32°48′55″N 114°50′20″W / 32.81528°N 114.83889°W / 32.81528; -114.83889.[5]

The closest city is Yuma, Arizona, at about 25 miles (40 km) driving distance.

The international border with Mexico lies about 9 miles (14 km) in a straight line to the south. The Arizona state line lies about 7 miles (11 km) southeast.[7]

Communications

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There is no ZIP code assigned to Ogilby. The area lies within area code 760.

Government

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In the California State Legislature, Ogilby is in the 40th Senate District, represented by Republican Brian Jones, and in the 56th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Lisa Calderon.[8]

In the United States House of Representatives, Ogilby is in California's 51st congressional district, represented by Democrat Sara Jacobs.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Dolan, Christy (2005). "Ogilby: A Desert Station on the Southern Pacific Railroad" (PDF). Proceedings of the Society for California Archaeology. 18: 82–88. ISSN 0897-0947.
  2. ^ a b c "Ogilby". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d e Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 1450. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  4. ^ Ghost Towns - Ogilby
  5. ^ a b c d "Ogilby, California," 7.5-minute quadrangle (map), US Geological Survey, 1997.
  6. ^ "National Geographic Names Database," US Geological Survey, 1995.
  7. ^ "Ogilby, California," "Grays Well NE, California," and "Araz, California," 7.5-minute quadrangles (maps), US Geological Survey.
  8. ^ "Statewide Database". Regents of the University of California. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  9. ^ "California's 51st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
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