A quick pictorial history of The Mojave Road in 7 parts.....
PART ONE
The Mojave Indians created a "footpath" thru the desolate and difficult desert as a trade route with Indian tribes on the coast. They found enough natural springs to make the trip survivable and, when the white man came, they showed him the way. Ancient Indian petroglyphs (estimated to be 2 to 3,000 years old) are still visible at some of the springs along the way! Men like Smith and Fremont and Carson made the first "maps" and writings of the route. This cooperation between the Mojave's and the white men would not last long. It would become a very dangerous journey due to both the harsh conditions - and the Indians who would regret showing us the way....