Gold Flat 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 Nevada County,

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. It lies at an elevation of 2651 feet (808 m). Gold Flat is located northeast of Grass Valley. Like many communities in the area, Gold Flat was established as a gold mining district. In 1851, Gold Flat was a small town with a gambling house, stores, boarding-houses, and six saloons, with an estimated population of 300. In later years it became a farming district. Today it is a mixed residential and commercial area between Grass Valley and Nevada City.

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Unincorporated communities in California Unincorporated communities in Nevada County, California {{NevadaCountyCA-geo-stub