Myers Flat, California facts for kids
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Myers Flat
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 Myers Flat
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.487 sq mi (1.261 km2) |
| • Land | 0.432 sq mi (1.119 km2) |
| • Water | 0.055 sq mi (0.142 km2) 11.3% |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 185/sq mi (71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95554
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| Area code | 707 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 229396, 2611442 |
Myers Flat (which used to be called Myers) is a small community in Humboldt County, California. It's located about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Weott. The town sits about 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The ZIP Code for Myers Flat is 95554. In 2010, about 146 people lived here.
The community was first named Myers after the Grant Myers Ranch. Later, "Flat" was added to its name. This was done to make sure people didn't confuse it with Meyers in El Dorado County. The Myers Flat post office opened in 1949.
Myers Flat is found along California State Route 254, which is also known as the Avenue of the Giants. This road is famous for its huge redwood trees. The community uses area code 707 for phone numbers.
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History of Myers Flat
Myers Flat was started by the Myers family in the mid-1800s. They were among the first people to settle in this area. The family grew crops like apples, pears, sweet potatoes, and corn.
At first, the town was a stopping point for travelers. People would rest here on their way to San Francisco. A lumber mill called Morrison-Jackson mill also operated here for many years. It finally closed down in the mid-1980s. Today, the old mill site is part of Riverbend Cellars, where grapes are grown for wine.
A big flood in December 1964 caused a lot of damage to the town. Because Myers Flat is low and close to the Eel River, it still sometimes has problems with flooding. Many homes in the town are trailers or cabins. Some people have even built their houses to be able to handle floodwaters.
Population and People
In 2010, Myers Flat had a population of 146 people. All of these people lived in homes, not in group housing. There were 80 households in the town. About half of these homes were owned by the people living in them, and the other half were rented.
The population included people of different ages:
- 13.7% were under 18 years old.
- 9.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 43.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Myers Flat was about 46.7 years old.
Culture and Tourism
Myers Flat is located right at the southern entrance to Humboldt Redwoods State Park. This means that many tourists visit the town, especially during the summer months. They come to see the amazing redwood trees and enjoy the nature around the park.
Climate in Myers Flat
Myers Flat has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means that the summers are warm and dry, but they don't get extremely hot. The average monthly temperatures during summer are usually below 71.6°F (22°C). The winters are generally mild and wet.
See also
In Spanish: Myers Flat para niños
