Angeles National Forest near La Caρada Flintridge in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Angeles National Forest
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2018
1. Angeles National Forest Marker
Erected 1960 by California State Parks; and San Fernando, Antelope Valley, and Rancho San Fernando Parlors - Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 717.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Former U.S. Presidents: #23 Benjamin Harrison, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 34° 16.182′ N, 118° 10.102′ W. Marker is near La Caρada Flintridge, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Angeles National Forest. It can be reached from Angeles Crest Highway (California Route 2) 8.3 miles north of the Foothill Freeway (Interstate 210), on the left when traveling north. Located near the parking lot at Georges Gap trailhead.
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: How El Prieto Canyon Got Its Name (approx. 3.7 miles away); Owen Brown (approx. 3.7 miles away); Granite Gate (approx. 3.9 miles away); Dawn Station (approx. 4.1 miles away); Who was Robert Owens of El Prieto Canyon? (approx. 4.1 miles away); Cape of Good Hope / Circular Bridge (approx. 4.1 miles away); Circular Bridge (approx. 4.2 miles away); Longest Straight Stretch of Track (approx. 4.3 miles away).
Regarding The Angeles National Forest. In 2014, the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument was created to provide greater environmental protection for the heavily visited region. It was expanded in 2024, and includes much of the Angeles National Forest.
This is California Historical Landmark No. 717.
This contributor (-CB) is a former Fire Lookout Volunteer at nearby Vetter Mountain Lookout, which was built in 1935, destroyed in the 2009 Station Fire, and rebuilt in 2019.
Also see . . .
1. Angeles National Forest website. (Submitted on September 19, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2018
2. Angeles National Forest Marker
The horizontal green line in the background is an earthquake fault, where underground water rises to the surface.
2. Angeles Fire Lookouts. (Submitted on September 19, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2018
3. Angeles National Forest Markers
Photographed by Levi Gonzalez, March 21, 2020
4. Angeles National Forest Marker
This forest serves the largest urban population in the U.S., and is a viable source of watershed protection, recreation, scenic beauty and inspiration.
To commemorate the Forest's Centennial, this plaque is dedicated to the many persons who have worked on the Angeles and to those who will work here in the future.
Donated by current and former employees, volunteers and friends.
December 4, 1992
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,439 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on December 13, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on May 25, 2020, by Levi Gonzalez of Rancho Cucamonga, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
