Last year, a historic settlement with ties to the Gold Rush and golden-era Hollywood emerged from the bottom of a then-dry California lake. Now, the site is submerged underwater once again, according to SF Gate.
The remains of Whiskey Flat, located roughly 100 miles north of Los Angeles, are only visible during extreme drought conditions. Lake Isabella has periodically filled and emptied in recent decades, as the Sierra Nevada foothills receive varying levels of rainfall. In September 2022, the lake’s water levels dropped to a notable 8 percent capacity, revealing the foundations of the ghost town, according to prior reporting by SF Gate.
