Tourists flocking to see relics in drought-stricken California lakes
11/21/2014 3:31:57 PM
CATEGORIES:
Society & Public Health
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Calaveras County, CA
Mariposa County, CA
Merced County, CA
Tuolumne County, CA
Start Date: 11/16/2014
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More tourists were flocking to see foundations, old bridges and other relics as drought depletes California lakes and exposes objects not seen in many years. In Lake Don Pedro, the foundation from the stamp mill of the old Eagle-Shawmut mine has reappeared. Hundreds of curious people have visited the lake to have a look and sometimes enjoy a picnic.
Many visitors to the New Melones Visitor Center near Highway 49 on the Tuolumne County side of the New Melones Lake inquire about when certain landmarks will become visible.
At Lake McClure, the old Yosemite Railway tunnels are high above the water line and have been exposed for several months. Tourists can also view the concrete pillars of the railroad’s old Barrett Bridge and bits of the foundations from the town and rail stop of Bagby.
Merced Sun-Star (Calif.), Nov. 16, 2014
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