Hollywood of the desert, a photo from アリゾナ, West

Photographer's Note

This sign can be seen for many miles in the east vally outside of Phoenix, Arizona. Located on usery pass mountain. This sign is cared for since the 1950s by local scouting troops. Each letter is about 12 ft wide, 100 feet tall, with the entire sign being 1000 ft long. It was originally constructed as an air marker for aircraft heading to the Phoenix area. Without GPS, or a navigator, the desert looks pretty much the same for hundreds of miles in any direction. I remember seeing it in the early 80s before I moved to Apache Junction in 1991.

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jhm (211738) 2019-09-10 5:37

Hello Jimmy,

Real a wonderful signpost.
This sign can be seen for many miles in the east vally outside of Phoenix, Arizona.
Different colours make your picture attractive.
Nice presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

lousat (140026) 2019-09-10 8:41

Hi Jimmy,interesting post because i never seen before that,so not famous like Hollywood but still old and big as i can read in your note,an excellent capture with a watch of the vegetal life of this zone. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

abmdsudi (95869) 2019-09-11 20:23

Hi Jimmy
Lovely colour and detail of this carved marker lets call it for something very seldom seen. So simple, yet brought to life by the bright contrasting colour. Nice grab.
Best regards

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2019-09-16 1:31

Hi dear Jimmy

Hahaha, yes in time of GPS this sign message is not necessasry but so unique and so direct one. Is this painted ? If so I am afraid but the maintenace each season is so difiicult. So unique and original posting from you!

All the best and have a good day! Takero