Wooden plank road cut through dunes to Yuma - Felicity, CA
Posted by: bluesnote
N 32° 42.615 W 114° 55.392
11S E 694655 N 3621072
A plank road, in the middle of the sand dunes of south eastern California.
Waymark Code: WMQC96
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/03/2016
Views: 5
The plaque says, "This unique plank road, seven miles long, was the only means early motorists had of crossing the treacherous Imperial sand dunes. The 8-by-12-foot sections were moved with a team of horses whenever the shifting sands covered portions of the road. Double sections were placed at intervals to permit vehicles to pass."
Type of publication: Newspaper
When was the article reported?: 10/22/2009
Publication: San Diego Union Tribune
Article Url: [Web Link]
Is Registration Required?: no
How widespread was the article reported?: local
News Category: Society/People
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