Johnsons (formerly, Klamath) is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

in Humboldt County,

California California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the m ...

. It is located on the

Klamath River The Klamath River (Karuk: ''Ishkêesh'', Klamath: ''Koke'', Yurok: ''Hehlkeek 'We-Roy'') flows through Oregon and northern California in the United States, emptying into the Pacific Ocean. By average discharge, the Klamath is the second large ...

northwest of Weitchpec, at an elevation of 180 feet (55 m).

History

Johnsons was a settlement in the former

Klamath County, California Klamath County was a county of California from 1851 to 1874. During its existence, the county seat moved twice and ultimately portions of the territory it once had were carved up and added to nearby counties. It was formed from the northwestern p ...

. A fairly isolated and small Yurok ancestral village, Johnsons is located within the Yurok reservation along the Klamath River and is known for its excellent fishing and serenity. Electricity was made available to the community in 2019 after a long-standing utilization of solar & generator power.

References

Settlements formerly in Klamath County, California Unincorporated communities in Humboldt County, California Unincorporated communities in California {{HumboldtCountyCA-geo-stub