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Tamalpais Valley, California

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to William Richardson in 1838. The land was acquired by attorney Samuel Reading Throckmorton, then title passed to the San Francisco Savings Union. Eventually dairymen of Portuguese Azorean birth purchased the area, among them the Dias and Pimentel/Silva families. For approximately 60 years these
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A large portion of Tamalpais Valley is federal parkland – the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The area's wooded canyons host diverse wildlife, including deer, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, coyotes, foxes, chipmunks, bobcats. and mountain lions – as well as a wide variety of birds, including
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families operated dairy ranches around the valley, where some family members still reside. Finally S.A. Moss purchased property in the heart of the valley, and developers Cranston, Belvel & Dwyer renamed it Tamalpais Valley (it was known as
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Tamalpais Valley's working class and rural community grew at a fast pace during the 1920s as more families settled in the area. Small businesses, such as the Tamalpais Service Station, were opened along
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and the Marin Headlands, as well as the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. Some of the most popular nearby trails include Tennessee Valley trail, Miwok trail, Dias trail, and Mountain Home trail.
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of approximately 2,800 households, plus a few small businesses. Its local governmental agency is the Tamalpais Community Services District (TCSD), whose board of directors is elected by residents.
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Indians, who left the area with the establishment of the Spanish mission and Presidio in San Francisco. Called Coyote Hollow on 19th century maps, it was granted as part of
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hummingbirds, sparrows, robins, doves, jays, hawks, herons, quail, owls, falcons, eagles, and vultures.
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to the southeast. Traveling by car, Tamalpais Valley is located about 10 minutes from the
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tamalpais Valley, California
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In 2009, Tamalpais Valley's population was estimated at 11,000 (nearly the same size as
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The area offers a wide range of hiking and biking trails, featuring scenic views of
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Tamalpais Valley was first inhabited by Native American tribes such as the
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until 1908); 125 lots were put up for sale to private purchasers in 1908.
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Tamalpais Valley
Tamalpais Valley Junction, California
Unincorporated community
Tamalpais Valley is located in California
Tamalpais Valley is located in the United States
37°52′47″N 122°32′45″W / 37.87972°N 122.54583°W / 37.87972; -122.54583
United States
California
Marin County
Senate
Mike McGuire
D
Assembly
Stephanie Nguyen
D
U. S. Congress
Jared Huffman
D
Time zone
UTC-8
PST
Miwok
unincorporated community
Marin County
California
37°53′19″N 122°32′23″W / 37.888526°N 122.539609°W / 37.888526; -122.539609
Mill Valley
Sausalito
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco

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