An ancient spring near the railroad tracks played an important role in California's transportation history. A portion of California's Highway 101 and El Camino Real passed by the Aguaje del Cuate.
In the late 1860's the Seeley and Wright Stage . . . — — Map (db m225959) HM
This spring and the sycamore trees mark the area of an adobe house and outbuilding built in the 1840s by José Serrano, whose Rancho Cañada de los Alisos stretched to the north. Within a short distance were the two adobes of Juan Avila's Rancho . . . — — Map (db m154351) HM
In 1769 Gasper de Portolá led a group of Spanish soldiers on a thousand-mile march from Baja California to San Francisco. His purpose was to locate the ports of San Diego and Monterey and to establish a series of churches and military posts. The . . . — — Map (db m188706) HM
To create Lake Mission Viejo from farmland, the original valley topsoil was removed all the way down to the clay bed during grading. The lake bottom was replace with impermeable soils to help reduce water seepage and prevent decomposition of . . . — — Map (db m188709) HM
Designed by artists Marilyn Brame, Misha
Ma'Heo, Aileen May, Dru Maurer, Sophia
Imai, Liz Canales, Greg Nelson, Bob
Knoke, Alisha Mather, students of the
Visual Arts School, Cal State Fullerton art
students, and Mission Viejo children.
. . . — — Map (db m230935) HM
The City of Mission Viejo
honors as a distinguished resident
Colonel Aaron Bank,
who is widely acknowledged as the
founder of the U.S. Special Forces,
having convinced the Army of the
meed for an elite fighting wait of this
kind and having . . . — — Map (db m215658) HM
The city of Mission Viejo honors Daniel J. Santee who died April 14, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving in the United States Marine Corps, II MarineExpeditionary Forces. He will be remembered as a hometown hero who made the ultimate . . . — — Map (db m215664) HM WM
Today, a good day's catch at Lake Mission Viejo can bring in trout, sunfish, and bass. In the early 1900, the lands beneath Lake Mission Viejo yielded barley and black eyed peas. These crops were harvested, put into 100-pound sacks, and . . . — — Map (db m188710) HM
The City of Mission Viejo honors and Recognizes the brave and dedicated service provided by the U.S. Armed Forces and in support of their efforts Mission Viejo proudly adopts the men, women, and families of the Headquarters Battalion First Marine . . . — — Map (db m215656) WM
Born on December 21, 1959, to Robert Griffith and Florence Deloris Griffith, Florence Delorez Joyner accomplished more in her thirty-eight years on this earth than many people could achieve in one hundred.
Known to millions as Flo-Jo, . . . — — Map (db m189687) HM
Florence Joyner Olympiad Park marks the 36th park to be built in the City of Mission Viejo. Dedicated to the memory of Florence Joyner, the 17-acre park reflects her flair for style and her cherished values and ideals, including love of family, . . . — — Map (db m189686) HM
The main exhibit displays a fossil right whale skull in profile. It was recovered from the marine siltstone member of the Capistrano Formation (3.5 to 5 million years old) in the 1970's right here in Mission Viejo. It is a fossil skull from the . . . — — Map (db m72036) HM
The eloquent artwork, Spirit, creates a landmark corner for the 38-acre Mission Hospital campus as well as the City of Mission Viejo. Grand, curved arches in soft brown, oxidized steel act as a frame for the artwork with clear reflection . . . — — Map (db m196038)
The City of Mission Viejo honors
Jason D. Peto
who died December 7, 2010
during Operation Enduring Freedom
while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force.
He will . . . — — Map (db m215655) WM
On October 10, 2016, Lake Mission Viejo became the first swimming lake in California to use advanced purified water instead of drinking water for supplemental lake refill — — Map (db m230343) HM
For thousands of years, ancestors of the Acjachemen came to this site to gather chert. Rich in silica, this hard rock breaks along fracture lines that produce sharpe edges. As a result, chert was a valuable resource for making stone tools like . . . — — Map (db m193798) HM
The garden was created in 2002 after the library expansion.
It is located on the site of the "Garden of Knowledge", originally constructed as a place for library patrons to enjoy reading outdoors.
Designed and maintained by the Rose . . . — — Map (db m215645) HM
The city of Mission Viejo honors Megan M. McClung who died December 6, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving in the United States Marine Corps, I Marine Expeditionary Forces Headquarters Group. She will be remembered as a hometown hero . . . — — Map (db m215665) HM WM
History
The Oso Creek Trail started in April 1997 as a community collaboration where volunteers gather in late spring to celebrate the Earth and the arts in Mission Viejo. The trail is nestled along the riparian corridor of the Oso Creek . . . — — Map (db m228112) HM
Dedicated to the valiant members of the historic Mormon Battalion who stopped here on March 20, 1847, as they marched from San Diego to Los Angeles. A division of the U.S. Army of the West, these brave soldiers, trusting in God, overcame incredible . . . — — Map (db m50351) HM
Artist Marilyn Brame designed the Mountain Wall in 2001, as part of the Terra Native/Celebration of the Native Land Earth Day event.
Constructed or concrete with an overlay of mosaic tiles, the Wall educates the community about the . . . — — Map (db m230933) HM
History
The Oso Creek Trail started in April 1997 as a community collaboration where volunteers gather in late spring to celebrate the Earth and the arts in Mission Viejo. The trail is nestled along the riparian corridor of the Oso Creek . . . — — Map (db m196334) HM
History
The Oso Creek Trail started in April 1997 as a community collaboration where volunteers gather in late spring to celebrate the Earth and the arts in Mission Viejo. The trail is nestled along the riparian corridor of the Oso Creek . . . — — Map (db m226735) HM
History
The Oso Creek Trail started in April 1997 as a community collaboration where volunteers gather in late spring to celebrate the Earth and the arts in Mission Viejo. The trail is nestled along the riparian corridor of the Oso Creek . . . — — Map (db m227360) HM
The city of Mission Viejo honors Quoc Binh 'Bo' Tran who died November 7, 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving in the California Army National Guard, 181st Support Battalion. He will be remembered as a hometown hero who made the . . . — — Map (db m215662) HM WM
With reverence and humility
the City of Mission Viejo
remembers the victims
and honors the heroes
of the September 11, 2001,
terrorist attacks
on the World Trade Center,
the Pentagon, and
United Airlines Flight 93. — — Map (db m215657) HM
This park is dedicated in loving memory to Sergeant Matthew Ray Davis. A son, husband, father and hero to those he served in this community. He unselfishly gave his all to help those in need and was a dear friend to all who had the privilege of . . . — — Map (db m148344) HM
This site was part of Rancho Canada de Los Alisos, a land grant given to Don Jose Serrano by Mexican Governor Pio Pico on May 27, 1846.
Two historical plaques are located at the park's western edge. — — Map (db m188711) HM
Originally dedicated on June 4, 1977 by the Mission Viejo Cultural and Heritage Association.
The Fossil was unearthed in the southern part of the city in 1976, and is a partial skull of a Baleen whale belonging to the Bowhead or right whale . . . — — Map (db m72035) HM
The Women's Individual Road Race was the first event of the 1984 Summer Olympics and the first time women's cycling event was included in the Olympic program. The race was held at 9:00 am on Sunday, July 29th 1984. Jeannis Longo-Ciprelli of France . . . — — Map (db m189684) HM
This building and adjacent land were dedicated on September 11, 1993 as a training center for the United States Men's 1994 World Cup Soccer Team. — — Map (db m215648) HM
