On the right behind the chain link fence is the Smith place. Homesteaded in 1927 by Bill Smith, who developed the place over years of hard work. Bill had an underground bootleg still during prohibition, supplying the speakeasy's of Los Angeles with fine corn liquor. The pond visible near the road is one of five original ponds and was used as a breeder pond. Catfish from this location were delivered live for restocking fish-out lakes throughout Southern California. Bill was also the first to have lakes in Newberry and built most of the lakes in Newberry until his death in 1973.

      From westbound Silver Valley Rd., turn right (North) onto Harvard Rd. Mile: 24.4 [34-51.95N] [116-38.70W]