With this accomplishment, Liz became the first non-indigenous woman known to have crossed the San Gabriel Mountains. It is said that she placed a cairn on this summit and so it was named Lady Waterman's Peak.
Upon completing her feat, Liz set a precedent as the first non-indigenous female to cross the San Gabriel Mountains. According to legend, she placed a monument at the summit, which was subsequently named in her honor as Lady Waterman's Peak.