Southern California Regional Rocks and Roads

Old Highway 78 near Oceanside, CA

October 10, 2026June 29, 2016

State Route 78, one of the original State Highways in the region, has has undergone many changes since it was originally built. Most of the original routing west of Vista, CA, known as Vista Way, has been eliminated by the current alignment of the highway. By the 1960’s, State 78 was an expressway west of …

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US 99 in Indio, CA

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Old US 99 still has some gems remaining in the Coachella Valley. On of these is a set of railroad overpasses dating from 1936 and 1956 (56-09R/L). These structures may be replaced in the near future, so I took the opportunity to take some photos of them before they are gone. Each structure is different …

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Old Highway 78 near Oceanside, CA

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US 99 in Indio, CA

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