Mt. Livermore is named for Caroline Livermore, an early leader of the Marin Conservation Leaque. One of her many successess was convincing state and federal officials to make Angel Island a state park.
The top of Mount Livermore was replaced in 2002 and the island is now 16 feet taller than in recent years. The army shaved the peak off for the Nike Missile base in the 1950’s, flattening the top of the island. When funds became available for natural resource improvements, the decision was made to put the top back on the mountain. The dirt was never removed, only bulldozed over the edge, so crews pushed it back up and resculpted the island to a close approximation of its original contours. In addition, the road that scarred the face of the mountain in its approach from the west side was removed, and a winding trail was created, leading to the top from the east side of the island. Three picnic sites on the original concrete pads are in place. Thousands of native plants, cultivated from Angel Island cuttings, were added as well.
Students** Here is a beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay. Mt. Livermore was used as a missile base and a lookout for enemies in the 1950's. Take out your journals and write a new entry.
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