Whiskey Flat
Town Under Water
State: California
County: Kern County
Founded: 1856
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 2,000
Whiskey Flat (original Kernville) was a gold mining town that had to be moved when Isabella Dam was built. The original townsite is now under Lake Isabella. During droughts, building foundations emerge from the water.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Original townsite underwater
- Foundations emerge in droughts
- Moved for dam
Location
Address: Kernville, CA
Coordinates: 35.75, -118.4167