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Historical Eras:
Pioneers in the Mojave Desert![]()
There were those wishing to settle in the new lands of California, they came in wagons with their
families. After
Edward F. Beale
rode to the east with news of the discovery of gold, hundreds and then
thousands came across the Mojave, at first along the
Old Spanish Trail.
Wagon RoadsOld Spanish TrailMojave RoadBeale's Wagon RoadMojave River TrailCajon PassVan Dusen RoadRose-Bailey Wagon TrainToo impatient to wait for the new road to be completed, two wagon trains of emigrants left Santa Fe in 1858 to try it out, one headed by L. R. Rose, and following it another led by Gillum Bailey. ...The Life and Times of Aaron G. LaneHe had barely settled in before his ranch was raided by Indians. Other attacks followed throughout the years, and once he was even forced to ...Pratt PartyPioneersCaptain Jefferson HuntHunt guided several parties of gold prospectors from Utah to California. Many of the pioneers he led in the 1849 ... William Lewis Manly The trail the "Lost 49er's" attempted to blaze led them into the fiery gates of Hell, ... Aaron G. Lane Captain A. G. Lane, the first permanent settler on the High Desert. In 1858 Lane located at a spot about one-half mile below ... Olive Oatman Also see: Old Spanish Trail Isaac Slover |
![]() Old Spanish Trail ![]() Mojave Road ![]() Mojave River Trail Mormon PioneersThe history of the Mormon Trail cannot be understood without an awareness of the Mormon religion itself. The great Mormon migration of 1846-1847 was but one step in the Mormons' quest for religious freedom and growth. ...The Lost 49'ersThe first two weeks of travel on the Old Spanish Trail were easy, but the going was slower than most of the travelers wanted. The leader of the group, Captain Jefferson Hunt, would only ...![]() AbeBooks Search |
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