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Panama Route To California
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The Panama Route, often referred to during the mid-19th century as the "Isthmian Shortcut," was a vital, albeit complex, transit method utilized by individuals seeking rapid access to the burgeoning markets and mineral wealth of the Pacific coast (/Pacific-coast/), most notably during the California Gold Rush (1848–1855)/) and subsequent regional expansions. While significantly faster than the protracted Overland Route, the [Panama Route](/ent…