Near Milbrae in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The San Andreas Fault

By Salim Virji, September 18, 2003

1. The San Andreas Fault Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The San Andreas Fault is the largest earthquake fault in North America. It passes through this point and alongside the tip of the small peninsula straight ahead.

In this area, during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the west side of the fault moved nine feet northwestward.

Erected 1991 by County of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Division, City and County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco Water Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Natural Features.

Location. 37° 34.825′ N, 122° 24.632′ W. Marker is near Milbrae, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is on San Andrea Valley Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlingame CA 94010, 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. First Camp After Discovery of San Francisco Bay (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kohl Mansion (approx. 1½ miles away); Anza Expedition Camp (approx. 3½ miles away); Burlingame Railroad Station

By Salim Virji, September 18, 2003

2. The San Andreas Fault Marker

In the background is San Andreas Lake.

(approx. 3.6 miles away); Burlingame Train Station (approx. 3.6 miles away); Eugene A. Doran Memorial Bridge (approx. 3.8 miles away); Tanforan Assembly Center Commemorative Garden (approx. 3.8 miles away); Seabiscuit (approx. 3.8 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,324 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.