U.S. Route 395 in California, Interstate highway in California, United States.
Description
U.S. Route 395 is a major highway running roughly 557 miles through California, connecting Hesperia in the Mojave Desert to the Oregon border. It passes through seven counties and crosses diverse terrain ranging from desert valleys to mountain regions.
History
The route developed from earlier paths such as the Camino Sierra and became a major transportation corridor during California's 1930s infrastructure expansion. It now connects communities and areas historically shaped by mining and agricultural activities.
Culture
The route passes by Manzanar National Historic Site, preserving the location of a World War II Japanese American internment center in Inyo County.
Practical
Travelers should check the California Department of Transportation website for current road conditions and chain requirements, especially in mountain areas. Weather-related closures and construction may affect travel times, so getting updates before you leave is helpful.
Did you know?
The highway provides access to extreme geographic contrasts: you can find yourself near the lowest point in North America at Death Valley and the highest peak at Mount Whitney in relatively close proximity. This geological combination makes the journey through these landscapes particularly striking.
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Manzanar
17 km
Mount Williamson
24.4 km
Split Mountain
23.9 km
Mount Tyndall
25.1 km
Fort Independence
12.9 km
Manzanar Children's Village
17.2 km
Mount Keith
20.8 km
Tinemaha Reservoir
21.3 km
Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery
4 km
Charlotte Dome
23.7 km
Inyo County Courthouse
7.7 km
Mount Stanford
23 km
Junction Peak
22.7 km
Mount Gould
15.9 km
Mount Baxter
11.2 km
Manzanar National Historic Site
17.2 km
University Peak
17.3 km
Mount Clarence King
19.1 km
Acrodectes Peak
12.4 km
Mount Cedric Wright
14.1 kmMount Cotter
19.1 km
Mount Mary Austin
12.7 km
Trojan Peak
25.8 km
Manzanar National Historic Site
17.3 km
Mount Bradley
17.9 km
Manzanar Visitor Center
17.3 km
Soul Consoling Tower
17 km
Manzanar Sentry Posts
17.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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