The US 50 corridor is a historic one, used by many 49ers who came to California during the Gold Rush, the Pony Express, California's first state highway, and a scenic alternate of the Lincoln Highway.
The US 50 corridor is a historic one, used by many 49ers who came to California during the Gold Rush as well as the Pony Express. In 1895, part of the present-day route was designated as California's first state highway, and it was later considered as a scenic alternate of the Lincoln Highway.