Emigrant Gap - Wikipedia
Emigrant Gap is a gap in a ridge on the California Trail as it crosses the Sierra Nevada, to the west of what is now known as Donner Pass. Here the cliffs are so steep that, back in the 1840s, the pioneers on their way to California had to lower their wagons on ropes in order to continue.
Emigrant Gap, California - Wikipedia
Emigrant Gap (formerly, Wilsons Ranch) [4] is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. [2] The Emigrant Gap community is located 0.25 miles (0.4 km) southwest of the Emigrant Gap landmark. [4] It lies at an elevation of 5190 feet (1582 m). [2] The Wilsons Ranch post office opened in 1865, changed its name to Emigrant Gap in ...
Emigrant Trail | California Pioneer Heritage Foundation
The existing Old California Trail went from Sutter’s Fort north to Johnson’s Ranch (now Marysville) and then east to Emigrant Gap, Truckee Lake (now Donner Lake), along the Truckee River to present day Reno, Nevada. The snow was too deep and they were unable to make the trip over the Sierra Nevadas.
Emigrant Gap - The Historical Marker Database
Aug 27, 2006 · The spring of 1845 saw the first covered wagons to surmount the Sierra Nevada Mountains. They left this valley, ascended to the ridge and turned westward to Old Emigrant Gap. (A historical marker located near Nyack in Placer County, California.)
Emigrant Gap - The Historical Marker Database
Apr 26, 2018 · The first wagon train ever brought across the Sierra Nevada Mountains into California was lead by Caleb Greenwood. (A historical marker located in Emigrant Gap in Placer County, California.)
Emigrant Gap (No. 403 California Historical Landmark)
Emigrants from across the United States used this steep and rough gap in the Sierra Nevada to reach the gold fields. Once crossing the gap, the emigrants descended 5,200 feet into Bear Valley, located just west of Donner Pass. It began as a lumber camp and station for the Central Pacific Railroad.
Emigrant Gap Interpretive Site - Bureau of Land Management
Plan ahead and be aware of potential hazards. It is everyone's responsibility to take the necessary steps to minimize chances of becoming lost or injured on public lands. When visiting public lands, please also practice Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles.
Emigrant Gap - Wikiwand
Emigrant Gap is a gap in a ridge on the California Trail as it crosses the Sierra Nevada, to the west of what is now known as Donner Pass. Here the cliffs are so steep that, back in the 1840s, the pioneers on their way to California had to lower their wagons on ropes in order to continue.
EMIGRANT GAP - CA State Parks
The spring of 1845 saw the first covered wagons surmount the Sierra Nevada. They left the valley, ascended to the ridge, and turned westward to old Emigrant Gap, where they were lowered by ropes to the floor of Bear Valley. Hundreds followed before, during, and after the gold rush. This was a hazardous portion of the overland emigrant trail.
Lincoln Highway, Emigrant Gap - Adventures in California History
Jul 24, 2019 · This photograph shows two ladies standing in front of The PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) lookout station at Emigrant Gap, around the 1920s. This location is now a large turnout and vista point along Highway 80. If you look closely, you can even see a Lincoln Highway Directional sign on the left of where the women are standing.