Whiskey Springs, California
Whiskey Springs | |
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  Whiskey Springs Location in California  Whiskey Springs Whiskey Springs (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°21′48″N 123°40′00″W / 39.36333°N 123.66667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
Whiskey Springs is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California.[1] It is located 8 miles (13 km) north-northwest of Comptche,[2] at an elevation of 600 feet (183 m).[1] The location was named by teamsters stopping there during trips between the coast and interior. In 1936, a fire suppression camp consisting of temporary structures was built at the site.[3] The camp was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. As of 1936, the spring itself provided a year-round flow of water.[4] In 1974, the United States Forest Service conducted redwood regeneration tests at Whiskey Springs.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whiskey Springs, California
- ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 166. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "Fire Sub Camp". Mendocino Coast Beacon. February 15, 1936.
- ^ "Willits Letter". Mendocino Coast Beacon. March 21, 1936.
- ^ "Assessor to Discuss Timber Taxes". Mendocino Coast Beacon. September 19, 1974.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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