Sonoma County Water Tower
July 13th, 2009 categories: Pics
I am pretty sure this water tower is NOT the source of Sonoma County’s water, but at one time I am sure it helped a farm survive through periods of low rain. This one appears to have long been abandoned, and the fields around it aren’t producing much these days.
I cannot even guess what was at one time planted in the fields. I assume either hay or mustard, as that is all that is around there now, but who knows.
Was this water tower the source of life for a thriving Sonoma County winery? Doubtful?
Was it a crop like soy beans or alfalfa? Who knows…but I think those two crops are too water intensive for Sonoma County.
Anyway, I just liked the white tower against the blue sky and stopped alongside Petaluma Hill Road to take this picture.
I always liked the old barns, water towers and farm equipment that lay dormant in the fields.
Sigh. I, too, have taken shots of this particular water tower. I love water towers and want to have one on a country property some day. Have you noticed the water tower attached to the cottage that is for sale on Mountain View? What a cute little cottage. Needs a ton of work, but just adorable.