Healdsburg & Geyserville
Healdsburg
Geyserville
Healdsburg
Healdsburg
is situated between Fitch Mountain to the east and a range
of low mountains to the west, and is located 75 miles north
of San Francisco off Highway 101. The town was incorporated
in 1867 and developed around a central Spanish-style plaza.
Historic homes and quaint storefronts retain the flavor
of its rich heritage. The plaza is lovely and a great center
for the community.
Envision
a town with the best qualities of turn-of-the century America,
yet with the ambiance of a European countryside. Tucked
between three lush valleys and surrounded by over 60 wineries,
Healdsburg is nestled in the heart of the wine country.
Healdsburg
encompasses 3.56 square miles and serves a population of
10,700 in a greater trade area of 50,000. The summertime
climate is dry with average temperatures ranging between
70-95 degrees, with cooling in the evening. Winter's average
rainfall is 40 inches with temperatures ranging from 28
to 60 degrees. The major industries are Agriculture/wine,
lumber, tourism and small business. As of 2005, Healdsburg's
population is approx. 12,000.
Altitude: 108 feet
Weather: Snow free and smog free, the city is dry in summer with average temperatures ranging between 70 and 95 degrees, cooling off by evening. Winter’s average rainfall is forty inches with temperatures ranging from 28 to 60 degrees, December through February.
Geyserville
The
tiny town of Geyserville is six miles north of Healdsburg
and takes its name from the many geothermal geysers gracing
its landscape. It is one of the many unicorporated towns and
is under the jurisdiction of the County Government. The business
section of town is one short block. Geyser Peak forms a backdrop
to this little gem of northern Sonoma County. The wines from
this region are becoming world famous. Perhaps one of the
counties best kept secrets, Geyserville still preserves small
town charm.
Population:
2100.
Elevation: 205 feet.
Temperature Average: 61.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Seasonal Rainfall Average: 42 inches
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