Near Meadow Valley in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Beckwourth Trail Haskins Valley
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
1. Beckwourth Trail – Haskins Valley Marker
“... camped in order to cut some grass to feed along the road ahead, and also on account of P. Linthicum who was still very sick; not expected to live.” – John Dalton, Sep. 3, 1852Erected 1993 by Trails West Inc. (Marker Number B-34.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Beckwourth Trail, the California Trail, and the Trails West Inc. series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1859.
Location. 39° 52.533′ N, 121° 10.489′ W. Marker is near Meadow Valley, California, in Plumas County. Marker is on Oroville-Bucks Lake Road. This marker is located at the Grizzly Creek Campground. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Meadow Valley CA 95956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Beckwourth Trail Rich Valley (here, next to this marker); Bucks Ranch Hotel and Store (approx. Ό mile away); Beckwourth Trail Grizzly Creek (approx. 2.7 miles away); P. Linthiouh (approx. 2.9 miles away); Meadow Valley Historical Site
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More about this marker. Trails West Inc. has placed over 50 markers on the Beckwourth Trail between Sparks, Nevada and Lake Oroville, California, 31 of which are located in Plumas County. They have also placed over 400 markers on the California, Applegate, Lassen and Nobles' Emigrant Trails.
Also see . . . Trails West Inc. Photo Tour. Follow the historic Beckwourth Trail with a photo tour of 50 official T markers documenting notable segments along the trail. (Submitted on February 9, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
2. Beckwourth Trail – Haskins Valley Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
