A reader sent a link to this site and I thought it would be of interest to all of you. This site, produced by the National Park Service (NPS), has detailed maps showing the routing of various national historic trails. Of interest to California, it shows the National Old Trails Highway (US 66), El Camino Real (US 101 for the most part), Old Spanish Trail, and a few others. Come check it out!
Maps
Western Terminus of US 66
The west end of US 66, at least in popular culture, has always been at the Pacific Ocean, or at least close to it. Santa Monica Pier, at times, touts itself as the western end. The intersection of Ocean Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd also does the same. While both are scenic and somewhat obvious …
Geology Phone App
There is a very cool phone app I have been using for a while. It is called “Rockd” and has access to geological maps and information throughout the US. In addition to the maps, it also has references to the sources, which is very helpful for geologists. Think of it as a geological map for anywhere you go. There are social aspects to the app as well, which can be fun, but I still find the maps and data to be the best. It is available for both Android and Apple phones. It is also free, developed by the University of Wisconsin. Try it out!
Featured Image – 5/21/2021
From the Archives –
This map of the Lake Elsinore area comes to us from San Diego County dating from November 1883. At the time, Elsinore was a part of San Diego County. In 1893, this area became a part of Riverside County.
US 99 – Edom to Calimesa – Part 2
Part 2 – Banning to Calimesa Banning and BeaumontRamsey St and 6th St Through the town of Banning, US 99 was first paved with a 16′ concrete slab in 1922, similar to sections east of town. Minor improvements were made a few years later in 1925. Beaumont would get theirs in 1923, albeit a with …
