BLM seeks help finding missing informational panel from Historic Route 66 California Gateway Site
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NEEDLES, Calif. - On Oct. 23, the Bureau of Land Management discovered an informational panel went missing from the Historic Route 66 California Gateway Site, south of Needles. The site is located near the intersection of Five Mile Road and Interstate 40 in San Bernardino County, CA.
The Bureau of Land Management, Needles Field Office is requesting information from the public and neighboring law enforcement agencies related to this or any similar type of incident in the surrounding tri-state area.
The informational panel is approximately 4 feet by 6 feet and is made of Alumalite material. The panel contains information about Route 66 as well as photographs and a map. The informational panel is mounted to a kiosk structure towards the rear of the site.
The BLM is committed to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive. To report information that may be related to this incident, please contact BLM Chief Ranger Brad Baron at 760-326-7028.
Any information will be helpful.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.