Eagle Rock in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Eagle Rock
Photographed by Craig Baker, circa 2017
1. The Eagle Rock Marker
A sandstone rock hill with the natural formation of an eagle in flight.
Declared 1962, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 10, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.
Erected 1962 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list.
Location. 34° 8.59′ N, 118° 11.043′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Eagle Rock. It is on Eagle Rock View Drive west of Patrician Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5499 Eagle Rock View Drive, Los Angeles CA 90041, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. 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 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Invention of the Cheeseburger (approx. Ό mile away); La Loma Bridge (approx. 1.1 miles away); Colorado Street Bridge (approx. 1.2 miles away); Vista del Arroyo Hotel (approx. 1.2 miles away); San Rafael Ranch Dinner Bell (approx. 1.3 miles
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Regarding The Eagle Rock. The unique stone formation has been called the Eagle Rock since at least 1888 and possibly earlier. When the sun is overhead, a formation on the southern side of the rock casts a shadow that looks like an eagle flying.
Over the years, the Eagle Rock has served many functions its been used as a home for the Tongva, and a hideout for bandits. Eagle Rock, the city, was named for the rock.
The surrounding land was one part of the Rancho San Rafael. The Rancho was subdivided in 1870 and the area that would become Eagle Rock was awarded to Benjamin Dreyfus, a German immigrant and would-be wine maker from Anaheim. Starting in 1917, Easter services were held atop the Eagle Rock.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - The former Eagle Rock City Hall.
Photographed by Patrick Duggan, February 11, 2025
2. The Eagle Rock Marker
Photographed by Patrick Duggan, February 11, 2025
3. The Eagle Rock Marker
Photographed by Patrick Duggan, February 11, 2025
4. The Eagle Rock and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 21, 2025
5. Street Signs
West of the Eagle Rock.
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 21, 2025
6. Street Signs
East of the Eagle Rock.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by Patrick Duggan of Los Angeles, California. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 14, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 12, 2025, by Patrick Duggan of Los Angeles, California. 5, 6. submitted on June 22, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
