To Grants Pass 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 [illegible] [illegible] To Medford Oregon To Klamath Falls [illegible] To Lakeview Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park Here U.S. Highway No. 101 leaves ocean cliffs and enters a deep two-canopied forest of coast redwoods. Some of the most rugged of these trees stand near the road. Klamath River The broad Klamath River, famed for steel-head salmon, is spanned near its mouth by the Douglas Bridge. Along this stream are some of the finest stands of redwood trees. Humboldt Coast Precipitous cliffs, sleepy lagoons and deep redwood forests offer ever-changing vistas to the traveler along the Humboldt County coast. At several points are State parks. [illegible] California Redwood State Parks For 35 miles along U.S. Highway No. 101, several state parks preserve fine groves of coast redwoods. In Orsino Falls is the 364 ft. Founders Tree, the world's tallest Mendocino Coast Russian Gulch State Park contained here includes but a small part of the rugged coast of Mendocino County which is far below many miles by State Highway No. 1. Sonoma Mission Last erected and most northwesterly in original chain of California missions, this and other historic buildings took the Sonoma Plaza where Bear Flag was raised, 1846 Muir Woods National Monument A grove of ancient coast redwoods, famous haunt of nature lovers, hikers dedicated to John Muir, great California naturalist. Trees up to 17 feet in diameter at base Golden Gate Bridge At San Francisco are world's two greatest bridges: Bay Bridge extends in over-all length and depth of pier; Golden Gate Bridge in span length and tower height. Mount Shasta This extinct volcano, rising over 14,000 feet above sea level, is situated in height within a radius of 300 miles. The surrounding area invites year-round recreation. Castle Craggs State Park Among Northern California's scenic treats is the cluster of giant oaks and aspens towering above canyon of the Sacramento River. South of Dunsmuir, highway No. 99. Lassen Volcanic National Park Around Mt. Lassen, the most recently active volcano in the U.S., fresh mountain uplifts contrast with boiling lakes and springs. Here see area devastated by 1925 eruption. Shasta Dam Second largest dam in the world: 607 feet high, 3550 feet wide at crest; impounds Sacramento River for power, irrigation and flood control. Fine side trip near Redding. Feather River Canyon For some 50 miles U.S. Alternate No. 40 traverses this scenic canyon, connecting lowlands and lofty mountain valleys of the "Feather River Country"—renowned haven. Clear Lake Largest freshwater lake entirely within the boundaries of California. The popular resort area, which also includes neighboring Blue Lakes, is famed for outdoor sports. Sutter's Fort, Sacramento Founded in 1839 by John Sutter Gold rush fever at Coloma by James Marshall and brought here during famous Gold Rush of 1849. Fort is now a pioneer museum. Santa Cruz Scanning below heavily timbered mountains, Santa Cruz invites relaxation on its popular beach, deep sea fishing in the cove beyond and varied amusements along its boardwalk. Lava Beds National Monument Nearly 500 square miles of lava beds, with winding caves containing never-melted ice a few feet below surface, stronghold of Rogue Indians in Modoc War of 1872-73. Burney Falls State Park A spectacular stretch of 125 feet in height; Giant springs feed Burney Creek and many more. The falls came from the face of cliff over which, the canyon floor. Donner Lake Historical Monument Near the eastern end of Donner Lake, this monument marks the location where the Donner party was snowbound during winter of 1846-47. Of 85 persons few escaped. Lake Tahoe Its surface 620 feet above sea level, it is the largest body of water on the continent at such an elevation. Famed for its beauty and accessibility by road, lake offers many sports. Calaveras Big Trees State Park Northernmost important grove of Sequoia Gigantea of the Sierra Nevada mountains. These magnificent trees have more than two times their taller cousin. Columbia Historic State Park One of best preserved "ghost towns" of the Gold Rush, its population once numbered at more than 30,000; in 1854 it had only three waterwheels; today's only two left are from California's capital. Yosemite National Park Domes and spires cover thousands of feet above the floor of Yosemite Valley; some of world's highest waterfalls plunge over its cliffs; 1,100 square miles in the park. Devil Postpile National Monument Trails among geological formations, these symmetrical shafts of basaltic rock have fallen from the face of a 60-foot cliff and tilted like fence posts below. ROAD MAP OF CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SPEED LAW - 55 MILES PER HOUR Populations of Cities and Towns Highway Markers [illegible] Map Symbols [illegible]