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6043 Park Drive PO Box 1951 Wrightwood, California 92397 760-249-6017 |
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Wrightwood History Ranchers and Miners Almon Clyde filed a patent on the Lone Pine Canyon area in 1883 where he established a cattle ranch. The orchard that he developed adjacent to his ranch is still owned and operated by the Clyde family. Some of the original buildings can be seen from Lone Pine Canyon Road. It is said that at the top of this canyon is where the last grizzly bear in southern California was killed. Charles "Tom" Vincent discovered the Bighorn Mine, the most spectacular of the San Gabriel mountain gold mines in 1895 on the precipitous eastern slope of Mt Baden-Powell. next - Settling the Swarthout Valley |
Through the Years Indians, Missions and Ranchos The Mormon Colony Ranchers and Miners Settling the Swarthout Valley The Great Hiking Era Wrightwood, the Resort Community The Angeles Crest Highway Wrightwood in the 60's Wrightwood in the 70's Wrightwood Timeline Links to photo tours Mt. Baden-Powell Vincent's Cabin Bighorn Mine |
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6043 Park Drive PO Box 1951 Wrightwood, California 92397 760-249-6017 |
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