Near Hemet in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hemet Maze Stone

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

1. Hemet Maze Stone Marker

Inscription. This pictograph, representing a maze, is an outstanding example of the work of prehistoric peoples. It, with 575 acres of land, was donated to Riverside County as a county park on April 16, 1955 by Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Miller.

Erected 1987 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Hemet Woman's Club. (Marker Number 557.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1931.

Location. 33° 46.87′ N, 117° 3.382′ W. Marker is near Hemet, California, in Riverside County. It can be reached from California Avenue 2½ miles north of Devonshire Avenue. Marker is located approximately 500 feet northwest of the end of California Avenue in Maze Stone Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23519 California Avenue, Hemet CA 92545, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

and in the Peninsular 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Transpolar Record Flight Site (approx. 2.6 miles away); Airtanker 82 (approx. 4 miles away); Estudillo Mansion

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