Chimariko language

Chimariko
Native toUSA
RegionCalifornia
EthnicityChimariko
Extinct1950s, with the death of Martha Zigler
Hokan ?
  • Chimariko
Language codes
ISO 639-3cid
Glottologchim1301
Pre-contact distribution of Chimariko
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Chimariko is an extinct language isolate formerly spoken in northern Trinity County, California, by the inhabitants of several independent communities. While the total area claimed by these communities was remarkably small, Golla (2011:87–89) believes there is evidence that three local dialects were recognized: Trinity River Chimariko, spoken along the Trinity River from the mouth of South Fork at Salyer as far upstream as Big Bar, with a principal village at Burnt Ranch; South Fork Chimariko, spoken around the junction of South Fork and Hayfork Creek, with a principal village at Hyampom; and New River Chimariko, spoken along New River on the southern slopes of the Trinity Alps, with a principal village at Denny.


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