Map of Cartago CDP

Cartago (Spanish for “Carthage”) is a census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States. Cartago is located on the west side of Owens Lake 3 miles (4.8 km) north-northwest of Olancha, at an elevation of 3629 feet (1106 m). The population was 92 at the 2010 census, down from 109 at the 2000 census.

Cartago CDP overview:
Name:	Cartago CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	California
County:	Inyo County
Elevation:	3,629 ft (1,106 m)
Total Area:	1.17 sq mi (3.04 km²)
Land Area:	1.17 sq mi (3.03 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) 0.24%
Total Population:	62
Population Density:	53.04/sq mi (20.47/km²)
ZIP code:	93549
FIPS code:	0611600
GNISfeature ID:	1660442

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History

Cartago took its name from the Spanish name for ancient Carthage. The first post office at Cartago opened in 1918. During the heyday of mining in the area (the 1870s), Cartago was a steamboat port for shipment of wood and ore. Prior names include Carthage, Daniersburg, and Lakeville.