Devil's Slide (California)
Devil's Slide is a coastal promontory in California. It lies on the San Mateo County coast between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay at 37°34′28″N 122°31′13″W / 37.5743825°N 122.5202553°W / 37.5743825; -122.5202553Coordinates: 37°34′28″N 122°31′13″W / 37.5743825°N 122.5202553°W / 37.5743825; -122.5202553.
Read more about Devil's Slide (California): Natural Setting, State Route 1, Film, Military History, History of The Highway Rebuilding Conflict, 2006 Storm Damage
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—George Gifford (16th century)
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—For the State of Montana, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)