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In 1850, the year after the gold strike on Deer Creek in Nevada City, the Overland Emigrant Trail branched from the original Bear River route at Bear Valley, climbed Washington Ridge, and passed this point on its way to Nevada City and Sacramento Valley. Soon afterward, the trail became a toll road and later a public road. Its deep vehicle ruts can still be seen where they cross and recross Highway 20 many times.
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