Douglas Flat was a roaring mining camp of the early 1850s.

In 1857 the Harper and Lone Star Claims produced $130,000 worth of gold.

The so-called Central Hill Channel, an ancient river deposit from which vast quantities of gold have been taken, is located here.

[3] In the state legislature, Douglas Flat is in the 8th Senate District, represented by Democrat Angelique Ashby,[4] and the 5th Assembly District, represented by Republican Joe Patterson.

[5] Federally, Douglas Flat is in California's 4th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson.