Mountain Home, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mountain Home
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 Mountain Home, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.0 sq mi (16 km2) |
| • Land | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95033, 95037
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| Area code(s) | 408, 669 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1670815 |
Mountain Home, also called Casa Loma, is a quiet area in Santa Clara County, California. Its name, Casa Loma, means "Mountain Home" in Spanish. You can find it on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It's close to Mount Chual and the beautiful Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserves. In 2016, a big wildfire called the Loma Fire affected about half of this region.
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Exploring Mountain Home's Geography
This area is located in the upper part of the Llagas Creek watershed. It has clear boundaries. To the north, you'll find Mount Chual and the Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserves. Loma Prieta Road is to the west, and Loma Chiquita Road is to the south. Twin Creeks Road marks the eastern edge.
Communities and Roads
Mountain Home includes small groups of homes. These are found along Casa Loma Road, Mt Chual Spur Road, and Twin Falls Road.
Terrain and Landscape
The land here is mostly made up of mountain ridges. It has steep, sloped areas and narrow canyons. The Berrocal Fault, a crack in the Earth's crust, runs diagonally through the middle of the area.
Plants and Nature
The types of plants you see change depending on where you are. Along the mountain ridges, there are mixed conifer and oak trees. On the slopes, you'll find chaparral and coastal scrub plants. Down in the canyon floors, there are riparian plants that grow near water.
Climate in Mountain Home
Mountain Home has a climate known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "Csb."
History of the Area
In 2016, a large wildfire called the Loma Fire swept through Mountain Home. This fire burned about half of the region. Many homes were damaged or completely destroyed by the flames.
