Griffith Park in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Los Angeles River
— Autry Museum —
Photographed By Craig Baker, December 12, 2023
1. Los Angeles River Marker
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Los Angeles River. . At one time the Los Angeles River, which runs just beyond our garden walls, was a vital resource to the first peoples of Los Angeles (the Tongva) and for a variety of plant and animal life. Today it runs through a 51 mile concrete channel, which reduces the risk of flooding, but denies Angelenos access to this beautiful and important natural resource. In recent years groups like Friends of the LA River have joined together to demand and affect change, resulting in a Los Angeles County Master Plan for the revitalization of the LA River.
At one time the Los Angeles River, which runs just beyond
our garden walls, was a vital resource to the first peoples
of Los Angeles (the Tongva) and for a variety of plant
and animal life. Today it runs through a 51 mile concrete
channel, which reduces the risk of flooding, but denies
Angelenos access to this beautiful and important
natural resource. In recent years groups like
Friends of the LA River have joined
together to demand and affect change,
resulting in a Los Angeles County
Master Plan for the revitalization of the
LA River.
Location. 34° 8.953′ N, 118° 16.882′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Griffith Park. Marker is at the intersection of Western Heritage Way and Zoo Drive, on the left when traveling south on Western Heritage Way. Located in the garden behind the Autry Museum, only accessible with museum admission. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles CA 90027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . The Autry Museum. (Submitted on December 12, 2023.)
Photographed By Craig Baker, December 12, 2023
2. Los Angeles River Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, December 12, 2023
3. Los Angeles River Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
