Guidebook
NO. 995-1 TRAIL OF THE JOHN C. FRÉMONT 1884 EXPEDITION - In 1844, while exploring and mapping the area of what is presently the western United States, Lt. John C. Frémont's party passed through northern Mono County during the last week of January. After passing through Mono County, Frémont passed over the Sierra and travelled to Sutter's Fort in the Sacramento Valley, where the party rested. To leave California the expedition headed south through the San Joaquin Valley, and then headed easterly to leave California by the Old Spanish Trail to Utah.
Location
US 395 Near Swauger Creek Road (West side of 395)/ Big Bend-Mountain Gate area, Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport
Open Map
CHL #995.1 - Trail of the John C. Frémont 1844 Expedition - Mono, Private Plaque
CHL #995.1 - Trail of the John C. Frémont 1844 Expedition - Mono