Fork of the Road
Oasis and trail junction on the Mojave River.
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Fork of the Road was the junction of the Mojave Trail and the Old Spanish Trail on the north side of the Mojave River in San Bernardino County, California. It was an oasis where the river surfaced, providing water, camping, and grazing for travelers. By late 1864, a man named Alcorn and his wife had started a ranch there, which became a gathering place for defense after an Indian attack on settlers along the river.
Quick Facts
- Location
- North side of the Mojave River, San Bernardino County, California
- Distance east of grapevine
- 14.5 miles
- Ranch established by
- Alcorn (from Kentucky) and his wife (from South Carolina)
- Year ranch started
- 1864
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- Wikipedia: Fork of the Road (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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