Buena Vista, Amador County, California
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Buena Vista is an unincorporated community in Amador County, California. Its elevation is 272 feet (82 m) and it is located at .
Buena Vista is the site of a small Miwok Indian reservation called Buena Vista Rancheria, which has been involved in a legal dispute with regards to the establishment of an Indian gaming casino on its grounds. Amador County contended that the rancheria was never a federally recognized reservation and thus could not qualify for a casino location. The issue is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Reference
- "[Justice Department clears roadblock for Indian casino], Contra Costa Times, July 26, 2005
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