Near Almo in Cassia County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Distant Views
The land would also tell of a century past when the pinyon-juniper foothills below were more open, and the herbs and grassed sustained the livestock of emigrants, stage runners, cattle and sheep drives, and sellers. The sagebrush expanse before you was also dry-land farmed through the 1920s.
The hills speak of a northern pinyon pine forest invasion 2,700 years ago into present-day Idaho. Older still are the ancient Albion Mountains on which you stand, uplifted to expose a grant pluton from the most ancient days. This story is best revealed along the 1/4-mile self-guided geology trail that begins at the trailhead behind you. Come, let the land reveal its secret to you.
Erected by National Park Service, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the California Trail series list.
Location. 42° 4.422′ N, 113° 41.421′ W. Marker is near Almo, Idaho, in Cassia County. Marker is on Circle Creek Overlook Road near City of Rocks Road (Highway 3075 S), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Almo ID 83312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fading Away (within shouting distance of this marker); California Trail -- Silent City of Rocks (approx. ¼ mile away); A Pleasant Place (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pinnacle Pass (approx. one mile away); California Trail -- Pinnacle Pass (approx. 1.9 miles away); California Trail - Nearing City of Rocks (approx. 3 miles away); Replica Wagon (approx. 3.2 miles away); Camped... (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Almo.
More about this marker. This marker is located at Circle Creek Overlook.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.