Map of West Point CDP, California

West Point (formerly, Indian Gulch and Westpoint) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, in the United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, West Point’s population was 674, down from 746 as of the 2000 census. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #268. There is an annual West Point Lumberjack Days festival in the community.

West Point CDP overview:
Name:	West Point CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	California
County:	Calaveras County
Elevation:	2,769 ft (844 m)
Total Area:	3.719 sq mi (9.632 km²)
Land Area:	3.719 sq mi (9.632 km²)
Water Area:	0 sq mi (0 km²) 0%
Total Population:	674
Population Density:	180/sq mi (70/km²)
ZIP code:	95255
Area code:	209
FIPS code:	0684732

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History

West Point was originally the name of a camp established here by scout Kit Carson, who was searching for a pass over the Sierra Nevada. The town was originally named Indian Gulch when founded in 1852; the name was changed to West Point in 1854. The first post office was opened in 1856, the name changed to Westpoint in 1895 and changed back to West Point in 1947.

One emigrant road forked by Big Meadow — its north branch came directly to West Point, which was a thriving trading post prior to the gold discovery. Author Bret Harte lived there for a time.