My apologies to Elbert for the "North" designation. He's been informing us for a long time that True North is in reality well past Mexico Rocks.

About 4/5 of my ride to town is now (or soon to be) concrete road, and for that I am grateful.
Agree that the stretch north of Mata Grande is pretty much impassable after rains and not much fun when its dry.
The road project has to start somewhere, it seems logical to have the first section closer in to town ..... and it has begun. Residents can apply pressure to see it progress farther as "promised" - IF they want it? That's the question ..... I met with several folks a couple of weeks ago who live or have resorts further up past Elbert and they are quite happy with a "no road" reality.

(I also remember when we used to brag that we lived in an area that was "boat only" and felt smug about it).