Loma Linda in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

History Before Europeans

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2023

1. History Before Europeans Marker

Inscription. The San Bernardino Valley was populated by Shoshonean people for at least two thousand years before the arrival of Europeans. The People were mostly Serrano and Cahuilla, sharing common ancestry, some language, and cultural traditions. They were hunter-gatherers, living on acorns, roots, berries, fish, reptiles, and small game. During the summer months, groups migrated to higher ground, hunting and gathering in areas like Barton Flats and Bear Valley. Since the valley is part of a semi-arid and sub-tropical desert, rain was infrequent, often causing the creeks to run dry. The people were not farmers, thus they could survive with very little water, using creeks in season and at times digging shallow wells in dry creek beds.

Erected by City of Loma Linda.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 34° 3.117′ N, 117° 13.817′ W. Marker is in Loma Linda, California, in San Bernardino County. It is on Mission Road west of Earp Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 11098 Westin St, Loma Linda CA 92354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is 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 walking distance of this marker: Zanja is Contested (a few steps from this marker); The Zanja Fuels the Citrus Explosion (within shouting distance of this marker); Arrival of the Europeans (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mill Creek Zanja (about 500 feet away); Guachama Rancheria (approx. half a mile away); San Bernardino Asistencia (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named San Bernardino Asistencia (approx. 0.8 miles away); El Camino Real (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2023

2. History Before Europeans Marker

in Loma Linda.

Mill Creek Zanja remnants image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2023

3. Mill Creek Zanja remnants

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.