Valley Springs, California

Valley Springs
Census designated place
New Hogan Lake, Valley Springs
New Hogan Lake, Valley Springs
Location in Calaveras County and the state of California
Location in Calaveras County and the state of California
Valley Springs is located in the United States
Valley Springs
Valley Springs
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 38°11′30″N 120°49′45″W / 38.19167°N 120.82917°W / 38.19167; -120.82917
Country United States
State California
CountyCalaveras
Area
[1]
 • Total
9.875 sq mi (25.579 km2)
 • Land9.872 sq mi (25.570 km2)
 • Water0.003 sq mi (0.009 km2)  0.04%
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
3,779
 • Density380/sq mi (150/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
95226, 95252
Area code209
FIPS code06-81890
GNIS feature IDs1660090, 2409398
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata
Reference no.251

Valley Springs (formerly known as Spring Valley and Valley Spring) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Valley Springs is registered as a California Historical Landmark, number 251.[3]

History

Early Native American inhabitants

The earliest inhabitants of Valley Springs were Native Americans, specifically the Mi-Wuk and Yokuts tribes. Evidence of their presence includes grinding rocks found in the area. These tribes gathered acorns for trade and food before returning to their homes in the spring. The Mi-Wuk were later driven further into the hills due to the influx of gold miners.[4]

Settler construction

In 1849, the first saloon and store opened in the Valley Springs region. This development was followed by the establishment of small farms and large ranches to provide food for settlers. Stage stops emerged along what is now Highway 26, and lodging developed. Additionally, what is now Highway 12 linked roads to the surrounding areas.[4]

Arrival of the railroads

The need for more affordable freight rates, expansion of tourism to Big Trees, and timber interests led to the construction of a quicker mode of transport. Land sold quickly, and roads and buildings were constructed as settlers arrived.[4]

The San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad built a three-foot narrow gauge line from Brack’s Landing on the Mokelumne River to Valley Springs, completed in April 1885 at a cost of $409,570.[5] On April 25, 1885, the first train arrived at Valley Springs station, initially just a tent. Valley Springs became a center of freight distribution, with residents able to reach San Francisco in 7.5 hours, Stockton in 2.5 hours, and Sacramento in 3 hours by train.[4]

Development and challenges

In September 1895, a large fire destroyed much of the central town. Despite rebuilding efforts, Valley Springs’ population growth remained below 1% per year. Electricity was installed in 1899. Around 1904, Southern Pacific converted the rail line to standard gauge.[5] However, from 1910 to 1930, the population drastically decreased, and by 1923, Valley Springs had only 350 residents.[4]

Industrial expansion

In 1925, Southern Pacific extended the rail line 13 miles east to Kentucky House to serve the Calaveras Cement Company.[5] This extension facilitated the development of the Pardee Dam and the shipment of cement to customers such as the Bay Area. Major projects like the McClellan and Travis Air Force bases, San Francisco Airport, Central Valley dams, and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge were built using cement transported from Valley Springs. The construction of the Hogan Dam and Pardee Dam increased employment. Local industries, including lumber, forest products, cement, and clay, boosted shipping needs. Agriculture remained the primary occupation, focusing on grains, livestock, and small-scale wine grapes and olives. Valley Springs’ strategic location was key to its importance. The 1930s and 1940s saw a 6% annual population increase. Population growth flattened in the 1950s but surged again in the 1960s due to the development of the Camanche Reservoir and the expansion of the Hogan Reservoir.[4]

Decline of rail service

Passenger service ended around 1932, but the rail line continued to operate as a freight line until the cement plant closed, with the last shipment in 1983.[5]

Economic and population changes

The 1970s experienced further population increases from developments like Rancho Calaveras and the La Contenta Golf Course. Despite the closure of major manufacturing in the 1980s, Valley Springs continues to grow in population and development, contributing to the development of major cities in the valley and the bay.[4]

Postal services

A post office was opened in Valley Springs in 1872, closed in 1879, and re-established in 1882.[6] A post office currently operates in the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.9 square miles (26 km2), 99.96% of it is land.

Climate

Valley Springs has a Mediterranean climate typical of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Winters are cool and wet with mild days, chilly nights, and substantial rainfall. Summers are hot and dry with very hot days, cool nights, and minimal rainfall. Due to the orographic effect, rainfall in all seasons is significantly greater than on the valley floor to the west.

Climate data for United States
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 55
(13) 		59
(15) 		63
(17) 		69
(21) 		80
(27) 		88
(31) 		94
(34) 		93
(34) 		89
(32) 		77
(25) 		65
(18) 		55
(13) 		74
(23)
Daily mean °F (°C) 46.0
(7.8) 		49.5
(9.7) 		52.5
(11.4) 		57.0
(13.9) 		65.0
(18.3) 		72.0
(22.2) 		76.4
(24.7) 		78.0
(25.6) 		73.5
(23.1) 		63.0
(17.2) 		53.5
(11.9) 		46.0
(7.8) 		61.0
(16.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 37
(3) 		40
(4) 		42
(6) 		45
(7) 		50
(10) 		56
(13) 		61
(16) 		62
(17) 		58
(14) 		49
(9) 		42
(6) 		37
(3) 		48
(9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.13
(105) 		3.86
(98) 		3.82
(97) 		2.11
(54) 		1.18
(30) 		0.28
(7.1) 		0
(0) 		0.04
(1.0) 		0.23
(5.8) 		1.3
(33) 		2.28
(58) 		3.94
(100) 		23.17
(588.9)
Source: [7]

Summers are typically very warm to hot, springs and falls are temperate, and winters are cool with a slight dusting of snow and/or frost. Hot, dry summers make Valley Springs fire-prone; however, three fire stations, lake water, and adequate road access assist in extinguishing fires expediently.[8]

Demographics

Valley Springs' total population is 3,553, at 50.00% each male and female (with 1 more male than female).[9]

Politics

Valley Springs voters are a majority Republican, about one-third Democrat, and roughly 9% independent. This is a greater percentage Republican and Independent than the United States average, and a lesser percentage Democrat.[10]

In the state legislature, Valley Springs is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Marie Alvarado-Gil,[11] and the 8th Assembly District, represented by Republican David Tangipa.[12]

Federally, Valley Springs is in California's 5th congressional district, represented by Republican Tom McClintock.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
  2. ^ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Valley Springs". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "The History of Valley Springs". www.westcalaverashistory.org. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d "Valley Spring Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 841. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  7. ^ "Climate Valley Springs - California and Weather averages Valley Springs". www.usclimatedata.com. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  8. ^ "Valley Springs, CA Fire Departments". FireDepartment.net. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  9. ^ "Current Valley Springs, California Population, Demographics and stats in 2019, 2018". Population and demographics information. Suburban Stats, Inc. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  10. ^ "2019 Compare Cities Politics & Voting: Valley Springs, CA vs Linden, CA". www.bestplaces.net. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  11. ^ California State Senate District 4 Map - 10/2022 - Retrieved 11/6/2024
  12. ^ "Assembly Districts Map". Assembly Districts. California State Geoportal, Greg Dixon, California Department of Education. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "California’s 5th Congressional District - CA-05 Representatives & District Map - GovTrack.us" - Retrieved 11/6/2024

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