On December 25, 1849, one group, part of a train of some 100 wagons traveling west from Salt Lake City, entered what is now known as Death Valley.
1849. aasta 25. detsembril astus rühm selliseid inimesi Salt Lake Cityst lääne suunas sõitva sajakonna vaguniga rongist maha paigas, mida praegu tuntakse Surmaoruna.