Douglas B. Miller Memorial Point - Los Gatos, California
Posted by: DougK
N 37° 11.575 W 121° 59.170
10S E 589979 N 4116754
Douglas B. Miller Memorial Point is a scenic park area on the east side of the Lexington Reservoir in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Los Gatos, California.
Waymark Code: WM776Q
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2009
Views: 2
Douglas B. Miller Memorial Point is a scenic park area on the east side of the Lexington Reservoir in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Los Gatos, California. There is a parking area for several cars. A footpath leads to a picnic area with several tables. There are benches overlooking Lexington Reservoir. A stone monument has a plaque which reads:
Douglas B. Miller
Memorial Point
Named in memory of
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputy
DOUGLAS BRIAN MILLER
(1950-1986)
Deputy Miller was shot and fatally
wounded while in the performance
of his duty on June 8, 1986.
For his love of the outdoors and
these Santa Cruz Mountains
which he patrolled, this point
is dedicated in his honor.
________________________
Placed by the Deputy Sheriff's Association of
Santa Clara County, 1987
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