The Old Ridge Route - Gorman, CA
Posted by: 
bluesnote
N 34° 44.663 W 118° 42.772
11S E 343205 N 3846032
The original road between Los Angeles and Bakersfield went through here before Interstate 5 was built. This is old U.S. Highway 99.
Waymark Code: WMQR3T
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2016
Views: 7
The sign says, "The Old Ridge Route thru the Angeles National Forest was opened in 1915 and hailed as a miracle of modern engineering providing safety with a maximum speed of 15 M.P.H. and a saving of 44 miles over the former road. Erected on 6-26-76 by the U.S. Forest Service with the cooperation of the Santa Clarita Antique Car Club."
State: California
Nearest City: Sanberg
Type: Marker or Milestone, historic in nature
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