this is a very accurate map
Cute map but somewhat unfair. It's a huge state, and most of the land area of California is sparsely inhabited by a silent minority --those of us disgusted with the government and the high taxes, yet far enough away from the major cities to make life tolerable.
Actually, the Owens Valley and the High Desert are the only parts of California where I'd want to live. But they'd have to become their own state first.
I wish we could: I have long thought that the Nevada state line should have followed the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
I would love to live in the Owens Valley, in a city like Bishop or Lone Pine. The scenery is absolutely voluptuous, and there aren't many people around. Unfortunately, I have medical issues which would require being closer to a larger city like Victorville or Palmdale in the High Desert.
Yes there is a nice small hospital in Bishop and some decent doctors, but medical specialties are indeed limited around here, I drive north 3-1/2 hours to go to appointments in the Reno area sometimes. Lancaster/Palmdale and Victorville, unfortunately, have become hell-holes.
As a native of CA, but residing, by choice, in the region known as the State of Jefferson, I have to agree. Love the Harris Ranch plug!
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