Running Springs in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hunsaker Flats
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 9, 2022
1. Hunsaker Flats Marker
The two-wheel logger placed
at this location was used in the
last part of the 19th century by
Brookings Lumber Company to
harvest timber from this location.
Pulled by oxen, the wheels which
stand seven feet tall straddled
the large pine logs, lifting one
end as they were dragged to
waiting steam locomotive engines
which carried them to the Brooking's
mill at Fredalba near Smiley Park.
Here the logs were cut into building
lumber for constructing homes and
businesses in San Bernardino and
Los Angeles counties.
The wheels were restored by
the Running Springs area Chamber
of Commerce and placed in their
present location as a County
Point of Historical Interest.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 12.273′ N, 117° 6.272′ W. Marker is in Running Springs, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is at the intersection of California Route 18 and Hunsaker Drive, on the right when traveling east on State Route 18. Touch for map. Marker is at
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 9, 2022
2. Hunsaker Flats Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Memorial to Pauliena LaFuze (approx. 5.1 miles away); Club Arrowhead in the Pines (approx. 5.3 miles away); The Daley Road (approx. 6.6 miles away); Plunge Creek Bridge (approx. 7 miles away); Aurantia Park (approx. 7.1 miles away); Greenspot Road Bridge (approx. 7.2 miles away); Mountain History Museum (approx. 7.2 miles away); Lake Arrowhead Veterans Monument (approx. 7.3 miles away).
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 9, 2022
3. Hunsaker Flats Marker
The wagon wheels can be seen at far right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
