Pit River

[ pit ]

noun

1. a river in N California, flowing S and W from the Modoc Plateau to the Sacramento River. 200 miles (320 km) long.

Example Sentences

Though here classed as a distinct family, the status of the Pit River dialects can not be considered to be finally settled.

From Project Gutenberg

They chiefly occupied the area drained by the Pit River in extreme northeastern California.

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After taking their scalps, we started off in the direction of Pit River.

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Beyond this stream lies the country, which is the stronghold of the Modoc and Pit-River tribes.

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These pits differ materially from those of the Pit River Indians, being much shallower.

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