7/19/2024
7/19/2024
Landmark information
- Location:
Inspiration Point, Hwy 162 (PM 23.7), 5 mi S of Covelo - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
5/9/1998 - Date Most Recently Visited:
7/19/2024 - GPS Coordinates:
N 39 43.768, W 123 15.119
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Current text:
Round Valley
The first inhabitants of Round Valley were the Yuki who resided here for thousands of years in harmony with their natural surroundings. In 1854, European settlers entered the valley. In 1856, conflicts between settlers and Yuki escalated and to protect local tribes the entire watershed was designated a reservation. Additional tribes were subsequently forced on the property: Nomlacki, Wylaki, Lassik, Sinkyone, Pomo (including Cahto, Kabeyo, Shodakai, Yokayo, Shokawi, Shanel, Kashaya, and Habenapo among others), Wappo, Concow Maidu, Colusa, and Achumawi. In 1864 the government reduced the reservation by four-fifths, to its current size.
Former text:
Round Valley
This valley was discovered by Frank W. Azbill, arriving from Eden Valley, on May 10, 1854. During the same year, Charles Kelsey from Clear Lake also visited it and George White sighted it from Blue Nose.