Stutter’s Fort: A Ninth Display, Now In Fort Central Court Yard.
.,,A Map Of Westward Migration Trails Into Western USA,
…,,, Be Sure To Notice => This Map Shows => The Legend At Lower Left, Which Says =>
Legend
Historic Trails, Alternates, & Cutoffs.
Oregon Trail ……… [Alternate Is] Old Spanish Trail
California Trail …….. [Alternate Is] Jaun Bautista Ariza Trail
Mormon Pioneer Trail [Alternate Is] El Camino Real de des Tejas
Lewis & Clark Trail … [Alternate Is] Nes Perc Trail
Pony Express Trail … [Alternate Is] El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Trail
Santa Fe Trail …… Other Trails
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Added July, 2004 … A View Of The Central Building at Sutter's Fort
…As Existed Circa 1890.
As Wikipedia says “was largely deserted by the 1850s and fell into disrepair”, as the important ongoing life of Sacramento grew up around its old walls.”
…Eventually California became rich enough to honor the history of what happened here, to then reconstructed Sutter's Fort and make the Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, that is seen here now.
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Saturday, July 27 2024: … A Two Photo Composite View Of I-80 Going Over The High Sierras Near Emigrant Gap, CA.
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A Second Two Photo Composite View Of I-80 Going Over The High Sierras Near Emigrant Gap, CA. .
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Another View From I-80, When Going Over The High Sierras Near Emigrant Gap, CA.
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Added July, 2004 … A Google Satellite View Shows David Matos & Henry Gurr Travel Route, Saturday, July 27 2024 =>
…Emigrant Gap, CA THRU I-80 & Donner Pass Road CA (Old US-40) OVER Donner Sumit Bridge (Rainbow Bridge) TO Donner Memorial State Park, CA.
…NOTE: Left Is List, Supplied By The User, To Easily and Nicely Create This Travel Route On This Google Satellite View.
Interesting Information About The Road Over Donner Pass, And About The Unique & Pioneering Reinforced Concrete => “Donner Summit Bridge” …Which Is Also Knows As “Rainbow Bridge”, Because, It Has A Curved Arch. Like A Rainbow. Click Here.
Wikipedia Says =>
…Donner Pass is a 7,056-foot-high (2,151 m) mountain pass in the northern Sierra Nevada, above Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park about 9 miles (14 km) west of Truckee, California. Like the Sierra Nevada themselves, the pass has a steep approach from the east and a gradual approach from the west.
…The pass has been used by the California Trail, First transcontinental railroad, Overland Route, Lincoln Highway and Victory Highway (both later U.S. Route 40 and still later Donner Pass Road), as well as indirectly by Interstate 80. The pass gets its name from the ill-fated Donner Party who overwintered there in 1846.
…Today the area is home to a thriving recreational community with several alpine lakes and ski resorts (Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal, and Sugar Bowl). The permanent communities in the area include Kingvale and Soda Springs, as well as the larger community below the pass surrounding Donner Lake.
History
…To reach California from the east, pioneers had to get their wagons over the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In 1844 the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party followed the Truckee River into the mountains. At the head of what is now called Donner Lake, they found a low notch in the mountains and became the first overland settlers to use the pass. The pass was named after a later group of California-bound settlers. In early November 1846 the Donner Party found the route blocked by snow and was forced to spend the winter on the east side of the mountains. Of the 81 settlers, only 45 survived to reach California; some of them resorting to cannibalism to survive.[5][6]
On January 13, 1952, 222 passengers and crew aboard a train became stranded about 17 miles (27 km) west of Donner Pass at Yuba Pass, on Track #1 adjacent to Tunnel 35 (on Track #2), at about MP 176.5. Southern Pacific Railroad's passenger train City of San Francisco was en route westbound through the gap when a blizzard dumped so much snow the train was unable to move forward or reverse. The passengers and crew were stranded for three days …
Central Pacific Railroad
,,,In the spring of 1868, the Sierra Nevada were finally overcome by the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR), after almost three years of sustained drilling and blasting through granite, with the successful completion at Donner Pass of its 1,659-foot (506 m) Tunnel #6 (a.k.a. the Summit Tunnel) and associated grade, thus permitting the establishment of commercial transportation en masse of passengers and freight over the Sierra for the first time. Following a route first surveyed and proposed by CPRR's original Chief Engineer, Theodore D. Judah (1826–1863), the construction of the four tunnels, several miles of snowsheds, and a hand-crafted stone retaining wall 75-foot tall (a.k.a. Chinese or China Wall in recognition of the Chinese builders) necessary to breach Donner Summit constituted the most difficult engineering and construction challenge of the original Sacramento–Ogden CPRR route. *** SNIP ***
For Complete Wikipedia Article, With Two Maps, Two Panoramas & 6 Photos. Click Here.
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BECAUSE HENRY GURR ENTIRELY MISSED THE TURN OFF July 27, 2024 =>
…NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS; HOW TO TRAVEL TO SEE DONNER PASS:
…From Sacramento CA, Traveling Northeast on I-80, soon after Cisco Grove, CA or Rainbow, CA, look for an exit that says Donner Pass Road. This is old US-40, but signs will NOT tell you this, nor tell you the sights to be seen.
…Possibly you may see a sign for “ Donner Sumit Bridge or Rainbow Bridge”, but don’t count on it!
…You could Zoom-In on the Blue Link below, and see what the road looks like, where leaves I-80, and turns toward Donner Pass.
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…You May Bring Up The /\Above/\ Satellite View, And Conduct Your OWN ClickDrag Exploration (Plus Zoom In For More Detail). Click Here.
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Saturday, July 27 2024: … Donner Lake.
…While On I-80, Not Knowing We Should Have Turned Onto Donner Pass Road, We Turned Onto A Road To Donner Lake.
…The NEXT Nine Photos & A Panorama show our travel back west and part way up Donner Pass.
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Saturday, July 27 2024: … As We Travel Back West Along Donner Pass Road, It Starts To Climb & We See The Turns In The Road & The Rugged Rocks.
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As We Continue To Travel Back West Along Donner Pass Road, The Road Continues Up *& We See The Turns In The Road & The Rugged Rocks.
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As We Continue To Travel Back West Along Donner Pass Road, The Road Continues Up *& We See More Turns In The Road & The Rugged Rocks.
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As We Continue To Travel Back West Along Donner Pass Road, The Road Continues Up *& We See More Of The Turns In The Road & The Rugged Rocks.
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As We Continue To Travel Back West Along Donner Pass Road, The Road Continues Up & We Arrive At A Parking Lot, Where David Matos’ Camera Caches This Great View Over Distant Donner Lake, And The Curvey Road, We Just Traveled!!
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As We Continue To Travel Back West, AND UP, Along Donner Pass Road, The Road Continues Up, Until We Arrive At The Parking Lot Mentioned Previous Photo, Which Offers A Great Panorama View Over Distant Donner Lake, And Below The Highest Peak (Look Closely>), Among The Fearsome Rugged Rocks, You Can Just Make Out The Inclined Track Bed Of The Transcontinental Railroad!
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Saturday, July 27 2024: … Stephens – Townsend – Murphy Party of 1844.
First Pioneer Wagons Over The Sierra Nevada.
…On May 22, 1844, this small wagon party of 50 men, women and children “jumped off” from Council Bluffs, Iowa, bound for California. These courageous pioneers were the first emigrants to take wagons over the Sierra Nevada, opening the Truckee Route of the California Trail.
…The Murphy, Townsend, Miller, and Hitchcock families formed the main groups of the party. Caleb Greenwood was the hired guide, and Elisha Stephens was elected Captain of the wagon train.
…After following the Oregon Trail to Fort Hall, Idaho, they turned away from the well-worn path and headed west into the unfamiliar Nevada desert. A Paiute Indian Chief showed them how to reach a river flowing from the Sierra Nevada, which they named “Truckee” in his honor.
…Overcoming severe conditions, they followed the Truckee River to the base of the Sierra. Six members, on horseback, continued to follow the Truckee River and eventually arrived safely at Sutter’s New Helvetia on December 10, 1844. Six of the wagons were left in the charge of two men, and young Moses Schallenberger, near Truckee Lake (present Donner Lake). Near this spot, with two feet of snow on the ground, they worked the remaining five wagons across the summit of the mighty Sierra Nevada on November 25, 1844.
…Deepening snow forced them to camp near Big Bend, on the South Yuba River. Leaving the wagons with two men and the women and children, the remaining 17 men continued on to New Helvetia to seek help. Somehow, John Sutter persuaded the men to enlist in his forces taking part in a Mexican Civil War. Eventually the families were reunited, and all members (including two babies born on the way) arrived safely at Sutter’s Fort in early March 1845.
Erected 1994 by Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission, September 24, 1994.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Trail, and the Truckee Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1845.
Location. 39° 19.126′ N, 120° 19.131′ W. Marker is in Truckee, California, in Nevada County. It can be reached from Donner Pass Road (Old Highway 40). Marker is located at the lookout parking area near the walkway to the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19326 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers: At Least 8 Other Markers Are Within Walking Distance Of This Stephens – Townsend – Murphy Party of 1844 Marker.
…A) Transcontinental Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker);
…B) McGlashan Point (within shouting distance of this marker);
…C) Donner Pass (within shouting distance of this marker);
…D) Rainbow Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker);
…E) Donner Summit Overlook (within shouting distance of this marker);
…F) Donner Summit Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker);
…G) Petroglyphs (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line);
…H) China Wall (about 600 feet away).
Click Here, for a list and map of all markers in Truckee.
Regarding Stephens – Townsend – Murphy Party of 1844. See the Nearby Marker "Schallenberger Cabin Site" for additional information.
Credits.
…This page was last revised on October 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,039 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
With Many Thanks: The Above Copied From
… THE HISTORICAL MARKER DATABASE:: Click Here..
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Saturday, July 27 2024: … A Panorama That Includes: A View Of Rainbow Bridge, In The Distance, Connecting Curved Road, Parking Lot, Then Awful Awesome Serriah Nevada Rocks!
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Saturday, July 27 2024: … An Information Plaque About Rainbow Bridge.
… To See A WebPage That Shows More Clearly => This /\Above/\ Sign, With Full Text & Photos. Click Here.
…RAINBOW BRIDGE
History
…The bridge “eliminated for all time the terrors of the Donner grade from the state highway system of California.”
…Automobile travel could be a harrying affair in the old days and Donner Summit was a difficult route. You can trace the old route of the Lincoln Highway by looking up and down the hill. It’s the old dirt sections you can still see. By the 1920’s auto travel was increasing in popularity. People loved the freedom the auto represented. With more people traveling there was demand for fewer bad roads. Interestingly it was the U.S. Forest Service that undertook to improve transportation up to Donner Pass. The Forest Service wanted to facilitate the transportation of lumber out of the Tahoe Basin and the sometimes 18% grades on Donner Summit prevented transit. The Forest Service contracted to have Rainbow Bridge built. It was “a giant highway engineering feat… requiring two years of constant work” to build the bridge, the first with a grand and compound curve - a remarkable feat in those days. It was finished for $37,304.32. Not only was lumber transport improved, but the bridge brought more people to Donner Summit and Lake Tahoe. (Photo: The bridge in the late 20’s, 1933, and under construction.)
A Good Story
…Rainbow Bridge has been featured in movies like “True Lies” and in many television commercials and print ads. In the summer of 2007 a bear, pictured below, crawled up in the supports and achieved its 15 minutes of fame before being tranquilized and remove.
Things to do right here
• Check out the petroglyphs and China Wall on the west side of the curve just downhill.
• Scramble among the rocks.
• Watch the rock climbers
• In winter watch daredevils ski and snowboard down the cliff faces of • Mt. Donner just to the south.
• Enjoy the views of Donner Lake to the east.
Erected by Donner Summit Historical Society. (Marker Number 28.)
Topics and series.
…This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Donner Summit Historical Society, and the Nevada - 20-Mile Museum - Hwy 40 Scenic Bypass series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location: 39° 19.13′ N, 120° 19.167′ W. Marker is near Norden, California, in Nevada County. It is on Donner Pass Road.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2014
2. Rainbow Bridge and Marker, on the right when traveling east. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18702 Donner Pass Road, Norden CA 95724, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:
…A) Stephens – Townsend – Murphy Party of 1844 (within shouting distance of this marker);
…B) Donner Pass (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McGlashan Point (about 300 feet away);
…C) Transcontinental Railroad (about 300 feet away);
…D) Donner Summit Overlook (about 300 feet away);
…E) Donner Summit Bridge (about 300 feet away); Petroglyphs (about 500 feet away);
…F) China Wall (about 600 feet away).
Regarding Rainbow Bridge. This marker is removed every Fall for the winter months and replaced every Spring for the summer season.
Also see . . . The 20-Mile Museum Brochure. Information and the listing of all the markers within this series. (Submitted on March 28, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
With Many Thanks: The Above Copied From
… THE HISTORICAL MARKER DATABASE: :Click Here.
NOTE1:
…The Above Mentioned “ 20-Mile Museum - Hwy 40 Scenic Bypass ”, Refers To The 20 Miles Of The Road Scenery, And NOT Any Museum Building.
… For Five Really Great Photos Showing The Scenery Around Rainbow Bridge, Discussion Or “20-Mile Museum” + Tourist Information, Click Here.
NOTE2:
The Highway 40 Scenic Bypass. Published By Jennifer Bourn on February 26, 2017.
…The scenic drive through the mountains and over Donner Summit, old Highway 40 is a scenic drive through several gold rush era towns, from Colfax to Baxter and again from Cisco Grove to Truckee.
…The section of Highway from Donner Summit to Donner Lake across the Rainbow Bridge is considered one of the most scenic pieces of highway in the country. We drive this spectacular stretch of road every time we drive up to Donner Lake just to take in the amazing views.
For Ten Excellent Photos Showing What Can Be Seen Along Old Route 40, As It Goes Over The High Sierra Mountains. Also Tourist Information, Maps, And Directions. Click Here.
NOTE3:
What people are saying =>
…I drove on the scenic road (Highway 40) on a beautiful day in July, and enjoyed the fantastic scenery. AND “Great viewpoint on the Donner Pass! The history makes it more interesting - be sure to look up the history of the Donner Party first!. Click Here.
…For A Very Interesting & Excellent Photo View. From The Rocky Heights Of Donner Pass, Over Donner Lake, Worth A Click!
…For Information About Rainbow Bridge, Also Called Donner Summit Bridge, Click Here.
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Saturday, July 27 2024: … And There It Is: Rainbow Bridge!!
…Back In ~1933 When This Bridge Was Constructed, The Curved Support Arch Was Unusual Enough To Suggest The Name “Rainbow”, Which Has Remained Ever Since.
TripAdvisor.com Says => A Great Bonus To The Scenic Highway 40 Drive! <
…Take time to stop and read the information boards posted all along this drive! This area is full of firsts! The railroad “snow sheds” are visible from here and you can hike along the old railroad line & explore the area. The views of Donner Lake are amazing!
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… Reader Comments Say What A Great Experience, While Telling What To See & Do. Click Here.
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