Near Del Monte Forest in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

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Lone Cypress

Perched over the Pacific for Hundreds of Years

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, 2004

1. Lone Cypress Marker

Inscription. Even though Monterey cypress trees prefer this area's rugged bare granite headlands, the Lone Cypress is a testament to the hardiness of these trees. It has withstood Pacific storms and winds for roughly 250 years. Fences and cables now offer added protection in the hopes it will live to be 300.

Due to Samuel F.B. Morse, the preservation-minded founder of Pebble Beach, the Del Monte Forest now consists of nature trails and reserves, spectacular 17 Mile Drive, resorts and golf courses, and private homes. Lone Cypress is the symbol of Pebble Beach Company, owner and manager of much of the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest.

Erected by Pebble Beach Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Natural Features • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 36° 34.169′ N, 121° 57.934′ W. Marker was near Del Monte Forest, California, in Monterey County. It was on 17 Mile Drive west of California Highway 1, on the right when traveling south. Marker is west of Carmel at Stop #16 on the 17 Mile Drive, approximately eight

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miles west of Highway 1. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 3217 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach CA 93953, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it was 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 found itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Monterey cypress, naturally (approx. 0.6 miles away); Crocker Grove (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cypress Point Lookout (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sam Morse (approx. 0.9 miles away); Harrison Johnston (approx. 0.9 miles away); Robert "Skee" Riegel (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lanny Wadkins (approx. 0.9 miles away); David Gossett (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Del Monte Forest.

Also see . . .
1. "17 Mile Drive". (Submitted on June 22, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Samuel F. B. Morse biography at Wikipedia. Although the marker credits Morse for the preservation of Del Monte Forest, he is better known for his part in developing telegraphy and the Morse Code. (Submitted on January 23, 2009.)

Photographed by Diane Phillips

2. Lone Cypress Marker

Lone Cypress Marker has been replaced with this one.

Lone Cypress image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, 2004

3. Lone Cypress

Photographed by Tamera Phillips, December 1, 2008

4. Lone Cypress Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, March 7, 2015

5. Lone Cypress Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, March 7, 2015

6. Lone Cypress Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, March 7, 2015

7. Lone Cypress

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,853 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 22, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 6, 2020, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. 3. submitted on June 22, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on January 21, 2009, by Tamera Phillips of Federal Way, Washington. 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 16, 2015, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.