Oasis of Mara - Twentynine Palms, CA
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saopaulo1
N 34° 07.724 W 116° 02.267
11S E 588725 N 3776848
A plaque at Joshua Tree National Park.
Waymark Code: WMWM16
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2017
Views: 1
"Water rising to the surface along a portion of the Pinto mountain Fault has allowed the formation of Ike Oasis of Mara. The oasis is home to plants and animals near the surface. whose lives depend on the presence of Water at Of For hundreds of years Native Americans used the oasis as a camp and trading spot. Water attracted miners and ranchers to the oasis in the late 1800s. Over the years water levels have varied with earthquake activity. A walk around this 1/2-mile 1.8 km) trail will introduce you to the natural and cultural history of the oasis, as well as the management of this unique resource."
Visit Instructions:
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