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| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Near Old Station in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal) |
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Historic Crossroads Gateway
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By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Historic Crossroads Gateway Marker | | |
Inscription. This stone monument, built in 1935, stands at the historic north entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park from Lassen National Forest. Before the highway intersection was rerouted to its current location, visitors drove past this monument into the park.
The Park road is one of the first built in national parks designated to “lay lightly on land.” The road blends in with the surrounding environment and provides views of the most scenic and geological interest. Road construction by the National Park Service and Bureau of Public Roads began in 1925 through 1931. The Civilian Conservation Corps continued this work from 1933 to 1941.
The original route has been maintained through the years and today, visitors enjoy the scenic drive as it traverses active geothermal areas, sub-alpine forests, mountain meadows and lava fields.
Erected by United States Department of Agriculture – Forest Service.
Location. 40° 32.687′ N, 121° 34.652′ W. Marker is near Old Station, California, in Shasta County. Marker is at the intersection of California Route 44 and Lassen Peak Highway (California Route 89), on the right when traveling north on State Route 44. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Old Station CA 96071, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. | | | | 
By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Historic Crossroads Gateway Marker | | The marker is beside the bush on the left. | | |
At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. People of the Land (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Loomis Legacy (approx. one mile away); Nobles Trail – Third Nobles Pass (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mt. Lassen/The Noble Pass/The Park Highway (approx. 2.6 miles away); Nobles' Emigrant Trail (approx. 2.6 miles away); Hot Rock (approx. 6 miles away); Devastated Area (approx. 6.2 miles away); Pluck and Carry (approx. 6.5 miles away). |
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By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Lassen Volcanic National Park Gateway | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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