History "The Maidu were not directly affected by Spanish and Mexican penetration into the Sacramento Valley, and whites did not enter their homeland in significant numbers until the immigrant surge through the Lassen Trail in 1849 . Permanent white settlement in Honey Lake Valley began with the construction of Isaac Roop's log house in 1854. Although precise figures are lacking, Maidu populatio...
Surprise Valley Geologically, the Surprise Valley appears to be part of Nevada rather than California... "In one early account, Surprise Valley is said to have been known by the local Indians as “Kibeningnaredols” which means “Valley of the Long Mountains”." In the early years of while immigrant settlement, the area was accessed by the Applegate Trail: "fifteen men on horseback to set out in...
'The History of California Spanish Missions '=CaliforniaMain article: Spanish missions in CaliforniaThe Missionaries as They Came and Went. Franciscans of the California missions donned gray habits, in contrast to the brown that is typically worn today.[15] The Spanish missions in California comprise a series of religious and military outposts established by Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan ...