Moderate-temperature geothermal resource, Calistoga: a historical perspective

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Geotherm. Hot Line; (United States)

OSTI ID:6970278

Youngs, L G; Higgins, C T

A history is given of the settlement of the hot springs at Calistoga in the Napa Valley of California, starting with the Indian and Spanish settlers. A health resort first opened in 1862. Early recorded observations of the geysers, measured temperatures, and well drilling experiences are cited. The sale of bottled mineral water removes a relatively large volume of water from the springs every year. Several homes and one hotel are heated by the hot springs; about 20-25 homes use the springs as their hot water supply; 10-12 homes use the water for heated swimming pools; and one greenhouse uses the resource as a heat source. Even though historical records show the resource dried up sometime between 1910 and 1920, wells drilled over 100 feet still reach the hot water and still seem to be producing their original volume.

• Research Organization: California Dept. of Conservation (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6970278
• Journal Information: Geotherm. Hot Line; (United States), Journal Name: Geotherm. Hot Line; (United States) Vol. 16:1-2; ISSN GHLID
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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