Historical use of moderate-temperature geothermal resource, Calistoga, Napa County, California

Journal Article · · Geo-Heat Cent. Q. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6122954

Youngs, L G; Higgins, C T

A history of the use of moderate-temperature geothermal resources at Calistoga, California, is presented. According to all historical sources and local lore, the Indians residing in the upper Napa Valley were the first to utilize the hot springs and steaming mud at Calistoga. By 1859, Samuel Brannan had aquired nearly 2000 acres of upper valley property including all the Springs Ground and was setting out to build a health spa. The first geysering hot water well at Calistoga was drilled on Brannan's resort grounds in the late 1860's. There remains only one uncapped geysering water well today. It is obvious that the hot water table has lowered in the area of the original Springs Ground since the development of the geothermal resources there. The decay and revival of Calistoga as a resort are described along with the history of the spectacular geysering wells. (MJF)

• OSTI ID: 6122954
• Journal Information: Geo-Heat Cent. Q. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Geo-Heat Cent. Q. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 6:4; ISSN GCQBD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150101* -- Geothermal Energy-- Resources & Availability-- USA-- (-1989)
151000 -- Geothermal Energy-- Direct Energy Utilization
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FEDERAL REGION IX
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
GEYSERS
HOT SPRINGS
MEDICINE
MEDIUM TEMPERATURE
NORTH AMERICA
RESOURCES
THERMAL SPRINGS
USA
USES
WATER SPRINGS
WATER TABLES
WELLS