Canyon Lake (City, California)
| Canyon Lake | |
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 Main entrance to Canyon Lake |
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| Location in California | |
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| Basic data | |
| Foundation : | 1990 |
| State : | United States |
| State : | California |
| County : | Riverside County |
| Coordinates : | 33 ° 41 ′ N , 117 ° 16 ′ W |
| Time zone : | Pacific ( UTC − 8 / −7 ) |
| Residents : | 10,561 (as of 2010) |
| Population density : | 1,038.1 inhabitants per km 2 |
| Area : | 12,099 km 2 (approx. 5 mi 2 ) of which 10.173 km 2 (approx. 4 mi 2 ) is land |
| Height : | 422 m |
| Postal code : | 92587 |
| Area code : | +1 951 |
| FIPS : | 06-10928 |
| GNIS ID : | 1668254 |
| Website : | www.cityofcanyonlake.com |
| Mayor : | Mary Craton |
Canyon Lake is a city and gated community in Riverside County in the US state of California with 10,561 inhabitants (as of 2010) and a size of 12.099 km². The place is one of five closed condominiums in California and is considered wealthy.
In 1968 Canyon Lake was developed as a planned city by the Corona Land Company. The city has been a city since 1990 . Part of the city is the eponymous Canyon Lake , which was built as a reservoir in 1928.
geography
Canyon Lake is located west of Riverside County in the US state of California . To the east of the city is Menifee , to the south and west is Lake Elsinore, and to the north and northwest is unincorporated area.
Canyon Lakes population is 10,561 ( 2010 census ), the urban area extends over an area of 12,099 km², of which 10.173 km² are land and 1.926 km² are water.
Reservoir
Within the city is the lake of the same name, which is sometimes called the Railroad Canyon Reservoir . The reservoir was built in 1928 and today covers 2.12 km² of the urban area, has a 24 km long coastline and holds up to 14,291,000 m³ of water. Canyon Lake is operated by the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, which also holds the ownership rights to the reservoir.
Canyon Lake is fed by rainwater from the San Jacinto River and Salt Creek . The backwater in Canyon Lake supplies an estimated 10 percent of the population in the Canyon Lake / Lake Elsinore area .
history
In 1882, the California Southern Railroad built a railroad line from Lake Elsinore to Perris on the east side of the San Jacinto River . The Santa Fe Railroad later bought the route and connected it to their own in San Bernardino . After floods in 1884, 1916 and 1927, the Santa Fe Railroad decided to abandon the route. Shortly after the last flood, the Temescal Water Company bought the railway line and 4 km² of land from a farmer named Henry Evans. These two purchased areas make up the main part of the City of Canyon Lake today. In 1927, construction began on the Canyon Lake reservoir with the dam; the entire system was completed in 1929. After the flooding, the lake was one of the largest fishing, hunting, and camping lakes in Southern California . From 1937 until World War II , Canyon Lake, along with the surrounding land, was rented to George D. Evans and his family as a recreational area. After the war, Ray and Alpha Shekel, along with John and Krediten Kirkland, operated the recreation area until 1949 when the reservoir had to be drained to repair the locks. In 1953 the facility was reopened and operated by Elinor and Donald Martin until 1968.
From 1968 Canyon Lake was developed as a planned city by the Corona Land Company. On December 1, 1990, the city was officially named a city and has been an independent city since then, but at the same time a closed residential complex .
In the media
In 2006 Canyon Lake was the focus of the BBC documentary United Gates of America . The journalist Charlie LeDuff lived in town for a month for the production to find out why the residents retreat to a closed living area and what effect it has on them. In addition, LeDuff addressed the problems of immigration from Mexico and Central America as well as segregation and racism in the United States . The film sparked controversy in Canyon Lake, but received positive reviews in both the United States and the United Kingdom , the country of production .
In 2012, a local resident published Images of Canyon Lake , which featured photography of Canyon Lake scenery, wildlife, and events.
Closed condominium
Canyon Lake, one of five closed condominiums in California , was established in 1968 and now consists of 4801 lots. Many streets in the city are also privately owned. The driveways to Canyon Lake are secured and guarded around the clock. Except for the residents, only invited guests are allowed to pass through the gates. Motorized two-wheelers, i.e. motorbikes , mopeds etc. are only allowed on the two public roads Railroad Canyon and Goetz Roads. There is a relatively restrictive Common Code (municipal code ) that requires weeds, broken windows, insect nests, etc. to be removed and defects in the water and electrical installation to be remedied. Home work is also prohibited in the core of the residential area.
All residents have access to Canyon Lake . Each year the Canyon Lake Property Owners Association replenishes the lake with catfish and perch for anglers to catch. A total of 2000 boats are registered in Canyon Lake. Various famous wakeboarders , sailors and water skiers come from Canyon Lake. During the year many competitions are held in the city.
Canyon Lake has three shopping areas and a few churches, including Tides Church and Canyon Lake Community Church , which are outside the gated area.
politics
Canyon Lake is part of the 28th District in the California State Senate , and the 67th District of the California State Assembly . Canyon Lake is also part of California's 42nd congressional electoral district .
Web links
- Official Website of Canyon Lake (English)
- Canyon Lake Property Owners Association (English)
supporting documents
- ↑ Canyon Lake website: Mayor ( Memento of the original from May 9, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (English)
- ↑ Canyon Lake website ( Memento of the original from August 24, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Accessed July 24, 2013
- ↑ Around the Capitol, Senate District 28, District Map (English)
- ↑ Around the Capitol, Assembly District 67, District Map (English)
