Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-11

underneath the surface and thence to
the surface. 1t is believed this will
make road almost equal to pavement,
and instead Of the deep ruts that make
travelling across the desert very diff
cult now, there will be highway over
which machines and teams can pass
without difficulty, reducing the time
and energy between DiXieland and the
mountains more than one half.
As this stretch of road will be COM
pleted before June 1, it will be avail
able for use by those who go out for
vacations the coming summer.
MOUNTAIN SPRING GRADE
Reference should be made especially
to the splendid highway that leads
down the mountain to Mountain
springs. This stretch is in San Diego
county and was built as part Of the
regular system of highways OF that
county, and not like that portion be-
low Mountain springs, by popular sub
ScriptiOn.
Hugging mountain side with less
preciptOus banks than the San Diego
canyon road, it was possible to make a
curves than are to be found on the
lower stretch.
Not only is this stretch OF road a
marvel of magnificent construction, but
it is here that the most wonderful
scenic panorama IS presented, for the
whole Of Imperial valley is spread be-
fore the eyes. the conflguratiOn OF the
irrigated section being plainly marked
by the dark foliage, and at night from
this high point the sparkle Of the dis
tant lights OF the valley towns can be
seen.
BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS
The editor OF the Press in attend
ing the celebration Of the opening of
the highway was anxious to get fur
ther back into the mountains to study
their relationship to the valley, espe-
cially as regards the outlook for those
who are contemplating camping tours
during the coming summer, and the
trip was made az far inland as War
ren'S Hotel, near Campo.
The editor Of the Press does not
claim to be the discoverer Of the
mountains. Each summer a large num-
her OF valley people so there to camp.
But there are many others who have
know the conditions.
There are two places especially
which are finely adapted to camping
trips from this valley, and probably
a number of other good points could be
found. These are Jacumba and the
vicinity OF Campo, at either Of which
places many fine sites can be found
near an abundance Of fresh spring wa
ter and with an abundance OF shade
Jacumba has the advantage of being
nearer home, while at Campo there is
a larger valley and some counter at
fractions.
II one does not desire camping. it
would be impossible to find a better
place in the mountains to spend a week
Of recreation than at WaTren's Hotel.
and this is simply an expression of
opinion, not an advertisement. There
is such an abundance Of provisions, so
well prepared and SO cleanly and freely
served that meal or nights lodging
at the place is highly appreciated by
everybody.
That there will be many persons in
the mountains for their vacations for
the first time this season is certain.
hut one cannot help wondering what
will happen when the railroad is COM
pleted and it will be possible to run
IN - the mountains in three or four
hours.
Wb:fi that time comes there Is nc
doubt that hundreds Of families will
make their summer homes there and
the heads Of the households run back
and form between business and pleas
Ure as occasion permits.