The Old Ridge Route - Gorman, CA
Posted by: bluesnote
N 34° 44.663 W 118° 42.772
11S E 343204 N 3846032
This sign is along a rural backroad near Gorman.
Waymark Code: WMMP3Y
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2014
Views: 4
The sign says, "The Old Ridge Route thru the Angeles National Forest was opened in 1915 and hailed as a miracle of modern engineering providing safety with a maximum speed of 15 M.P.H. and a saving of 44 miles over the former road. Erected on 6-26-76 by the U.S. Forest Service with the cooperation of the Santa Clarita Antique Car Club."
Group that erected the marker: U.S. Forest Service
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: N2 Sandberg, CA United States
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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