Trinity Scenic Byway - La Grange Mine - California
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Volcanoguy
N 40° 44.320 W 122° 59.761
10T E 500336 N 4509747
The historic La Grange Mine along Hwy. 299.
Waymark Code: WMG2MB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2013
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The La Grange Mine operate from 1851 to 1918 and was the largest hydraulic mine in California. A 100 million cubic yards of material was washed from the slopes of Oregon Mountain to obtain $3,500,000 worth of gold.
This site includes Calif History Marker #778, a hydraulic monitor, a Scenic Byway sign and four signs placed by CalTrans.
The Trinity Scenic Byway follows Calif. Hwy. 299 from Arcata to Redding for a total distance of 140 miles.
Program: USDA Forest Service Byways
Website: [Web Link]
Official Name: Trinity Scenic Byway
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