Panamint Valley in Death Valley National Park in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Rogers Pass
El. 7160
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 10, 2024
1. Rogers Pass Marker
William Manley & John Rogers crossed this pass on the way to get supplies for 49ers trapped in Death Valley. Later, as they led the Bennett & Arcane families to safety, they came here to view the land ahead. Looking back, one said "Goodbye, Death Valley!" The date was Feb 14, 1850. It is believed they crossed the Panamints via Butte Valley & Redlands Canyon. They crossed the Slate Range via Fish & Isham canyons, then to Providence Spring at Great Falls in the Argus Range, up Wilson Canyon & across the valley to Indian Wells spring on the way to a Spanish ranch near Newhall. All of this party survived.
←Arrastre Spring 1½ mi.
Larry Alexander Memorial & Manley Lookout el.7478 ½ mi.→
Erected 1992 by Escape Trail Conference - Trona Chapter.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Heroes • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 36° 0.749′ N, 117° 3.275′ W. Marker is in Death Valley National Park, California, in Inyo County. It is in Panamint Valley. It is on Pleasant Canyon road 12 miles east of Ballarat. Requires high clearance 4-wheel-drive vehicle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trona CA 93592, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Warm Springs Camp (approx. 7.6
this page online
More about this marker. There are two roads to the marker. Both require a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle and oversized tires. Pleasant Canyon is somewhat easier, but the more challenging South Park Canyon is more scenic. Do not drive in remote areas without more than one vehicle.
Regarding Rogers Pass. The statement "Goodbye, Death Valley!" is how Death Valley got its name.
To learn more, read the book DEATH VALLEY IN 49 by William Lewis Manly, edited and annotated by Leroy and Jean Johnson in 2001.
W.L. Manly misspelled the name Arcan as Arcane, and now this incorrect spelling is commonly used.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - the Spanish ranch near Newhall.
Also see . . . The story behind these markers. (Submitted on November 10, 2024.)
Additional keywords. Escape Trail Conference
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 10, 2024
2. Rogers Pass Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 10, 2024
3. The Rough Road Below Rogers Pass
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on November 12, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
