Near Newberry Springs in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Harvard Reservoir

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 31, 2020

1. Harvard Reservoir Marker

Inscription. In 1948 residents of Harvard rallied together to complete the Harvard Community Reservoir. Lined with locally mined bentonite to keep the water from draining, the new reservoir served this community of farmers and homesteaders for decades and was on the migratory path of native water foul. Now empty. this man made earthen ring is used for hiking, biking and other recreational activities by residents.

Erected 2011 by Newberry Springs Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 34° 58.017′ N, 116° 39.717′ W. Marker is near Newberry Springs, California, in San Bernardino County. It is on Tami Road north of Barrett Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newberry Springs CA 92365, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Mojave Desert,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is

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also in the American Southwest.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Harvard Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp Cady (approx. 2½ miles away); Historic Mojave River Road (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Camp Cady (approx. 3.9 miles away); Newberry Springs (approx. 9.8 miles away); Original Del Taco (approx. 10 miles away); Bagdad Café (approx. 10.2 miles away); Forks of the Road (approx. 10.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newberry Springs.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 31, 2020

2. Harvard Reservoir Marker

Reservoir in background, not open to the public.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.