5/21/1998
5/21/1998
5/21/1998
5/21/1998
Landmark information
- Location:
Algodones Sand Dunes; S side of Gray's Well Rd, 3.3 mi W of intersection with I-8, 18 mi W of Winterhaven - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
5/21/1998 - Date Most Recently Visited:
5/21/1998 - GPS Coordinates:
N 32 42.615, W 114 55.391
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Plank Road 1914 to 1927
This unique plank road seven miles long was the only means early motorists had for crossing the treacherous Imperial Sand Dunes. The eight by twelve foot sections were moved with a team of horses whenever the shifting sands covered portions of the road. Double sections were placed at intervals to permit vehicles to pass.