Near Arrowhead in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Donald S. Wieman

1900 - 1977

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 18, 2011

1. Donald S. Wieman Marker

Inscription. In 1932, during the Great Depression, California launched a large public works project to aid recovery. A major component was the construction of masonry walls, parapets and fountains along the historic "Rim of the World" highway. This work, widely acclaimed for its beauty and craftsmanship, was the handiwork of Donald S. Wieman. This vista point is dedicated to his memory.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 34° 13.442′ N, 117° 14.344′ W. Marker is near Arrowhead, California, in San Bernardino County. It is on Rim of the World Highway (State Highway 18), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25490 Rim of the World Highway, Rimforest CA 92378, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the San Bernardino Mountains,

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Daley Road (approx. 1.4 miles away); Lake Arrowhead Veterans Monument (approx. 2.1 miles away); Memorial to Pauliena LaFuze (approx. 3 miles away); Mountain History Museum (approx. 3.1 miles away); Club Arrowhead in the Pines (approx. 3.1 miles away); Mormon Lumber Road

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(approx. 3.2 miles away); The Arrowhead Landmark (approx. 4.4 miles away); Historic Cannon (approx. 5.7 miles away).

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 18, 2011

2. Donald S. Wieman Marker

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 18, 2011

3. Donald S. Wieman Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,972 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.