Fales Hot Springs California Highway 395 1943 Real Photo Postcard

Fales Hot Springs, established in 1869, served as a vital hospitality hub and health resort nestled in the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains, near the California-Nevada border. Originating as a stagecoach stop along the Sonora Pass route, its natural geothermal springs quickly became a draw, providing warmth and therapeutic relief to travelers traversing the often-challenging high-altitude landscape.