Howell Mountain, California
Howell Mountain | |
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  Howell Mountain Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 38°34′53″N 122°27′04″W / 38.58139°N 122.45111°WCoordinates: 38°34′53″N 122°27′04″W / 38.58139°N 122.45111°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Napa County |
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
Howell Mountain (formerly, White Cottage)[2] is an unincorporated community in the Vaca Mountains, within Napa County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 1683 feet (513 m).[1]
History[]
In August 2020, Howell Mountain was evacuated due to the Hennessey Fire, which resulted in the burning of over 315,000 acres (127,476 ha) in five counties, including near Howell Mountain.[3]
Geography[]
Howell Mountain is located 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north-northeast of Saint Helena.[2]
For census purposes, it forms part of the Angwin census-designated place.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Howell Mountain, 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. 644. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "Hennessey Fire Information". CAL FIRE. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
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