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==History== |
==History== |
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The first post office at Honeydew opened in 1926.<ref name=CGN /> |
The first post office at Honeydew opened in 1926.<ref name=CGN /> Honeydew, [[Petrolia, California|Petrolia]] and [[Capetown, California|Capetown]] were originally stagecoach and mail stops in the 1800s. |
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==Transportation== |
==Transportation== |
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The steepness and related geotechnical challenges of the coastal mountains made this stretch of coastline too costly for state highway or county road builders to establish routes through the area, leaving it the most undeveloped portion of the California coast. |
The steepness and related geotechnical challenges of the coastal mountains made this stretch of coastline too costly for state highway or county road builders to establish routes through the area, leaving it the most undeveloped portion of the California coast. [[California State Route 1]], which runs along the coast for most of the route's length, stops at Leggett and merges with [[U.S. Route 101 in California|U.S. Route 101]], which runs several miles inland. |
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There are three [[roads]] leading to Honeydew: one comes from neighboring Southern Humboldt town of [[Garberville, California|Garberville]], which follows Wilder Ridge Road, another off U.S. Route 101 (State Highway) that runs through the [[Redwood National and State Parks|Redwood forest]], and another from [[Ferndale, California|Ferndale]] in the north. |
There are three [[roads]] leading to Honeydew: one comes from neighboring Southern Humboldt town of [[Garberville, California|Garberville]], which follows Wilder Ridge Road, another off U.S. Route 101 (State Highway) that runs through the [[Redwood National and State Parks|Redwood forest]], and another from [[Ferndale, California|Ferndale]] in the north. The Ferndale route, over what is locally known as "the Wildcat" (in reference to bobcats that reside in the area) offers scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and the neighboring town of [[Petrolia, California|Petrolia]]. All three routes traverse twisting [[mountain]] roads, which can be treacherous in bad weather, especially during coastal [[fog]] conditions. The valley itself is at a confluence of climates. Just a few miles away to the west weather is often foggy and cool, while the interior valleys can reach summer temperatures of 100 °F (38 °C) and {{convert|100|in|mm}} of rain per year. |
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It is wise for travelers in the area to prepare for quickly changing weather in all seasons, as there is limited cell phone coverage, being primarily nearest the Honeydew General Store and the river valley flats nearby, should emergency help be required. Electricity and access to the area can be interrupted in inclement weather. People visiting the area are encouraged to check local road reports should conditions change. Fuel is generally – but not always – available at the General Store, and at Petrolia, {{convert|15|mi|km}} to the west. |
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==Schools== |
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| ⚫ | There are three schools in the area: Honeydew Elementary School, Mattole Valley Triple Junction High School and Honeydew Charter School #159.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/charter-schools.php|title=Humboldt County Office of Education - Charter Schools|website=www.humboldt.k12.ca.us|access-date=7 July 2017}}</ref> |
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== Culture == |
== Culture == |
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Because of its isolated location, Honeydew retains a small town atmosphere. There are no motels in the town, but there are several campgrounds nearby. The local firefighters, Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company, organize the "Roll on the Mattole" every summer to raise operating funds for the fire company. The region has a long history of sheep and cattle ranching. |
Because of its isolated location, Honeydew retains a small town atmosphere. There are no motels in the town, but there are several campgrounds nearby. The local firefighters, Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company, organize the "Roll on the Mattole" every summer to raise operating funds for the fire company. The region has a long history of sheep and cattle ranching. |
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| ⚫ | The [[The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry|Mattole Grange]] is the main gathering place for community events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mattolegrange.com/default.aspx|title=Mattole Grange #569|access-date=7 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929010840/http://mattolegrange.com/default.aspx|archive-date=29 September 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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A locally owned development including a hardware store and other shops about {{convert|1|mi|km}} from the town center, submitted for approval in 2009, was approved by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors in July 2013.<ref>Stansburry, Linda, [http://www.northcoastjournal.com/humboldt/honeydews-hangout/Content?oid=2355464 Honeydew's Hangout: Plans for new businesses could mean big changes for a one-store town], North Coast Journal, , accessed September 13, 2013</ref> |
A locally owned development including a hardware store and other shops about {{convert|1|mi|km}} from the town center, submitted for approval in 2009, was approved by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors in July 2013.<ref>Stansburry, Linda, [http://www.northcoastjournal.com/humboldt/honeydews-hangout/Content?oid=2355464 Honeydew's Hangout: Plans for new businesses could mean big changes for a one-store town], North Coast Journal, , accessed September 13, 2013</ref> |
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==Climate== |
==Climate== |
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The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "[[Mediterranean climate|Csb]]". ( |
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "[[Mediterranean climate|Csb]]". (Mediterranean Climate).<ref name="WRCC"/> Honeydew is one of the rainiest communities in California. |
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|Jan high F = 52.7 |
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|Feb high F = 54.5 |
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|Mar high F = 60 |
|Mar high F = 60.0 |
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|Apr high F = 64 |
|Apr high F = 64.3 |
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|May high F = 70.3 |
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|Jun high F = 76.6 |
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|Jul high F = 83.0 |
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|Aug high F = 83.2 |
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|Sep high F = 82.7 |
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|Oct high F = 71.4 |
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|Nov high F = 57.3 |
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|Dec high F = 51.7 |
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|Jan low F = 38.9 |
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|Feb low F = 38 |
|Feb low F = 38.8 |
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|Mar low F = 39 |
|Mar low F = 39.4 |
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|Apr low F = 40.8 |
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|May low F = 44.4 |
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|Jun low F = 48.2 |
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|Jul low F = 51.2 |
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|Aug low F = 51.0 |
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|Sep low F = 49 |
|Sep low F = 49.1 |
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|Oct low F = 44.8 |
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|Nov low F = 40.9 |
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|Jan precipitation inch = 19.55 |
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|Feb precipitation inch = 15.87 |
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|Mar precipitation inch = 15.06 |
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|Apr precipitation inch = 7.14 |
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|May precipitation inch = 3.00 |
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|Jun precipitation inch = 0.87 |
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|Jul precipitation inch = 0.1 |
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|Sep precipitation inch = 0.78 |
|Sep precipitation inch = 0.78 |
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|Dec precipitation inch = 18.51 |
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|source 1 = Western Regional Climate Center <ref name=WRCC> |
|source 1 = Western Regional Climate Center <ref name="WRCC">{{cite web | title=HONEYDEW 1 SW, CALIFORNIA - Climate Summary | website=WRCC | url=https://wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?ca4074 | access-date=July 7, 2017}}</ref> |
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|title =http://www.wrcc.dri.edu |
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|publisher=Western Regional Climat Center |
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|year=2012 |
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Retrieved on June 1, 2014. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{Commons category}} |
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* [http://www.switchboard.com/usps.1355/dir/map.htm?&where=95545&ypcobrand=1355&sd=100&navigatorchoices=&navigatorchoices=&navigatorchoices=&navigatorchoices=&navigatorchoices=&navigatorchoices=&recordid=Business|19442530&sortOrder=&Z=95545&xValue=0&sortBy=Distance&yValue=-50&cntLongitude=-124.16680955967703&mapOperation=Pan&listingPagination=0&CID=1222&zoom=4&cntLatitude=40.284174921567704&navigatorChoices= Honeydew Post Office (95545) location] |
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* Honeydew Post Office (95545) location |
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* www.mattolehistory.org — Mattole Valley Historical Society |
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{{Humboldt County, California}} |
{{Humboldt County, California}} |
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[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Humboldt County, California]] |
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Humboldt County, California]] |
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Revision as of 19:10, 4 July 2024
40°14′40″N 124°07′22″W / 40.24444°N 124.12278°W
Honeydew | |
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 Bridge over the Mattole River in Honeydew | |
  Honeydew Location in California  Honeydew Honeydew (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 40°14′40″N 124°07′22″W / 40.24444°N 124.12278°W | |
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
Honeydew (formerly, Honey Dew)[2] is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California.[1] It is located 17 miles (27 km) south of Scotia,[2] at an elevation of 322 feet (98 m), 15 miles (24 km) from the Pacific Ocean[1] in the Lost Coast, near the King Range. It has a general store, elementary school, post office, and a few houses nearby. Many of the locals live in the hills surrounding the Mattole valley, named after the Mattole River which runs through the valley. The ZIP code is 95545 and the community is inside area code 707.
History
The first post office at Honeydew opened in 1926.[2] Honeydew, Petrolia and Capetown were originally stagecoach and mail stops in the 1800s.
Transport
The steepness and related geotechnical challenges of the coastal mountains made this stretch of coastline too costly for state highway or county road builders to establish routes through the area, leaving it the most undeveloped portion of the California coast. California State Route 1, which runs along the coast for most of the route's length, stops at Leggett and merges with U.S. Route 101, which runs several miles inland.
There are three roads leading to Honeydew: one comes from neighboring Southern Humboldt town of Garberville, which follows Wilder Ridge Road, another off U.S. Route 101 (State Highway) that runs through the Redwood forest, and another from Ferndale in the north. The Ferndale route, over what is locally known as "the Wildcat" (in reference to bobcats that reside in the area) offers scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and the neighboring town of Petrolia. All three routes traverse twisting mountain roads, which can be treacherous in bad weather, especially during coastal fog conditions. The valley itself is at a confluence of climates. Just a few miles away to the west weather is often foggy and cool, while the interior valleys can reach summer temperatures of 100 °F (38 °C) and 100 inches (2,500 mm) of rain per year.
It is wise for travelers in the area to prepare for quickly changing weather in all seasons, as there is limited cell phone coverage, being primarily nearest the Honeydew General Store and the river valley flats nearby, should emergency help be required. Electricity and access to the area can be interrupted in inclement weather. People visiting the area are encouraged to check local road reports should conditions change. Fuel is generally – but not always – available at the General Store, and at Petrolia, 15 miles (24 km) to the west.
Schools
There are three schools in the area: Honeydew Elementary School, Mattole Valley Triple Junction High School and Honeydew Charter School #159.[3]
Culture
Because of its isolated location, Honeydew retains a small town atmosphere. There are no motels in the town, but there are several campgrounds nearby. The local firefighters, Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company, organize the "Roll on the Mattole" every summer to raise operating funds for the fire company. The region has a long history of sheep and cattle ranching.
The Mattole Grange is the main gathering place for community events.[4]
A locally owned development including a hardware store and other shops about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the town center, submitted for approval in 2009, was approved by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors in July 2013.[5]
Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Csb". (Mediterranean Climate).[6] Honeydew is one of the rainiest communities in California.
| Climate data for Honeydew, California | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.7 (11.5) |
54.5 (12.5) |
60.0 (15.6) |
64.3 (17.9) |
70.3 (21.3) |
76.6 (24.8) |
83.0 (28.3) |
83.2 (28.4) |
82.7 (28.2) |
71.4 (21.9) |
57.3 (14.1) |
51.7 (10.9) |
67.3 (19.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 38.9 (3.8) |
38.8 (3.8) |
39.4 (4.1) |
40.8 (4.9) |
44.4 (6.9) |
48.2 (9.0) |
51.2 (10.7) |
51.0 (10.6) |
49.1 (9.5) |
44.8 (7.1) |
40.9 (4.9) |
37.2 (2.9) |
43.7 (6.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 19.55 (497) |
15.87 (403) |
15.06 (383) |
7.14 (181) |
3.00 (76) |
0.87 (22) |
0.1 (2.5) |
0.2 (5.1) |
0.78 (20) |
5.68 (144) |
10.14 (258) |
18.51 (470) |
96.9 (2,461.6) |
| Source: Western Regional Climate Center [6] | |||||||||||||
See also
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Honeydew, California
- ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 78. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "Humboldt County Office of Education - Charter Schools". www.humboldt.k12.ca.us. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- ^ "Mattole Grange #569". Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- ^ Stansburry, Linda, Honeydew's Hangout: Plans for new businesses could mean big changes for a one-store town, North Coast Journal, , accessed September 13, 2013
- ^ a b "HONEYDEW 1 SW, CALIFORNIA - Climate Summary". WRCC. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Honeydew, California.
- Honeydew Post Office (95545) location
- www.mattolehistory.org — Mattole Valley Historical Society
