My sources indicate that both Barlow Point and Barlow Pass were named for John Q. Barlow who discovered the pass and was the surveyor and engineer who determined the best path for a railroad line into Monte Cristo.
I believe it is the same person. My original source only said Captain Barlow but that does not mean a Sea Captain or something similar, just an identifier for rank.
I will change the page to reflect *why* Barlow Point and Barlow Pass were named in his honor.
However, you are incorrect regarding the discovery of the pass. That distinction goes to F.M. Headlee, a prospector who discovered the pass sometime around 1891.
A lot of stuff was happening in that area around the same timeframe. Plus, precise record-keeping was not the strong suit of that era. I will try to find a better source when I get time but for now try this link:
http://www.hikingwithmybrother.com/2013/04/barlow-point-trail-709.html
gimpilator - Oct 13, 2014 8:21 pm - Voted 10/10
Who is Captain Barlow?My sources indicate that both Barlow Point and Barlow Pass were named for John Q. Barlow who discovered the pass and was the surveyor and engineer who determined the best path for a railroad line into Monte Cristo.
Redwic - Oct 13, 2014 10:36 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Who is Captain Barlow?I believe it is the same person. My original source only said Captain Barlow but that does not mean a Sea Captain or something similar, just an identifier for rank.
I will change the page to reflect *why* Barlow Point and Barlow Pass were named in his honor.
However, you are incorrect regarding the discovery of the pass. That distinction goes to F.M. Headlee, a prospector who discovered the pass sometime around 1891.
gimpilator - Oct 13, 2014 11:38 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Who is Captain Barlow?If I am wrong, then my sources are also wrong. See for yourself. Quite a few sources cited there at the bottom of the text.
Redwic - Oct 14, 2014 7:05 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Who is Captain Barlow?A lot of stuff was happening in that area around the same timeframe. Plus, precise record-keeping was not the strong suit of that era. I will try to find a better source when I get time but for now try this link:
http://www.hikingwithmybrother.com/2013/04/barlow-point-trail-709.html