Whiskey Springs, California

Unincorporated community in California, United States

39°21′48″N 123°40′00″W / 39.36333°N 123.66667°W / 39.36333; -123.66667CountryUnited StatesStateCaliforniaCountyMendocino CountyElevation

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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

^ ^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.