Historical Markers of Clark County
- HM 6 - El Dorado Canyon
- HM 31 - Old Spanish Trail (1829-1850)
- HM 32 - Old Spanish Trail (1829-1850)
- HM 33 - Old Spanish Trail (1829-1850)
- HM 34 - Old Spanish Trail (1829-1850)
- HM 35 - Las Vegas Mormon Fort and Rancho (Nevada's Oldest Building)
- HM 36 - Moapa Valley
- HM 37 - Powell of the Colorado
- HM 40 - Las Vegas (The Meadows)
- HM 41 - Pueblo Grande de Nevada
- HM 56 - Virgin Valley
- HM 86 - Tule Springs (Archeological Site)
- HM 102 - Goodsprings (Mining District 1856-1957)
- HM 103 - Gypsum Cave
- HM 104 - The Camel Corps
- HM 115 - Potosi
- HM 116 - Searchlight
- HM 139 - Old Spanish Trail (Journey of Death)
- HM 140 - Old Spanish Trail (Garces Expedition)
- HM 141 - Old Spanish Trail (Armijo's Route)
- HM 142 - Old Spanish Trail (Mountain Springs Pass)
- HM 150 - Nevada's First State Park
- HM 168 - Arrowhead Trail (1914-1924)
- HM 188 - Von Schmidt State Boundary Monument
- HM 190 - Original Homesite of Pioneer Las Vegas, "Pop" Squires (1865-1958)
- HM 195 - The Last Spike
- HM 197 - Arrowhead Trail II
- HM 214 - Rafael Rivera
- HM 224 - Kyle (Kiel) Ranch
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*HM 168*
-- Arrowhead Trail (1914-1924) --
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Location: Southern Clark County, Moapa Valley, Valley of Fire
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Date Conquered: 3/16/09
Quick Description: A unique marker celebrating a grassroots effort to create a scenic trail through southern Nevada.
Signed: No -- Historically, this marker was never signed, considering it rests on state park land. (No signs exist today.)
The beautiful drive to #168.
No matter which way you choose to access Valley of Fire, you're in for a treat. The SHPO chose an excellent location for this marker, placing it right in the middle of some of the most beautiful scenery you can find in Nevada. The most popular route is Valley of Fire Rd from the Crystal exit (Exit 75) off I-15. 13 miles of this road will put you at the west entrance to VOF; a longer route can be accessed from Las Vegas & Henderson by following the Lake Mead Parkway (SR 564) out of Henderson and into Lake Mead NRA. Here, you can follow the scenic Northshore Drive to deliver you right at the eastern entrance to VOF. Although an entrance fee is required by taking this route through Lake Mead NRA, it's a nice alternative to the boring 15 and well recommended if you have the time. Plus, you can conquer #37 by doing this without having to double back! Choose whichever route you like, but prepare your eyes for something special.
Literally 30 seconds after entering VOF from the west entrance, you are greeted with this view. Fortunately, I planned this marker conquering around a sunrise shoot for VOF, so I arrived here as the rocks blazed with even more color.
Even further along the Valley of Fire Road, about Mile 18 from I-15.
This scene is the beginning of the Rainbow Vista Road, literally 1000 yards west of #150.
And here is Rainbow Vista. Not the best shot, because of the lack of clouds.
Approaching the eastern end of the park, you are suddenly greeted with this little marker. This one was an addition to VOF. #168 was originally supposed to be located outside the park boundary, near the intersection of VOF Road and Northshore Drive. This is a much more scenic and better location!
Full Description:
Las Vegans claimed to be the originators of this all-weather route between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. From the beginning, the Arrowhead Trail was a "grassroots" effort including promotion by the various Chambers of Commerce and volunteer construction by local citizens. However, it was Charles H. Bigelow, from Los Angeles, who gave it great publicity. During 1915 and 1916 he drove the entire route many times in his Twin-Six Packard "Cactus Kate."
The trail, as seen behind you, was built in 1915 and completed the section between St. Thomas and Las Vegas.
And here is a full panorama, typical of VOF. This was shot at Petrified Logs, at the western end of the park. Once again, many apologies for the awkward the panorama merging.
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