TRANSPORTATION · HISTORICAL MARKER

Swede’s Cut

Angeles National Forest, California
Historical Marker Database · Craig Baker
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A remarkable 110-foot-deep cut was excavated by large steam-powered shovels hauled up the ridge by teams of mules. Though not maintained for over 60 years, its slopes remain secure, testifying to the engineering feat involved in constructing the Ridge Route.
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California · United States

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Angeles National Forest, California
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