
Sunbeam Rest Area (Eastbound) - El Centro, CA
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bluesnote
N 32° 46.404 W 115° 40.189
11S E 624581 N 3626949
A rest stop in the eastbound lanes of I-8 near El Centro, California.
Waymark Code: WM15Q0G
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2022
Views: 1
The plaque says, "Known as Santa Rosa de Las Lajas (Flat Rocks), this site was used on March 8, 1774 by the Anza Exploring Expedition, opening the land route from Sonora, Mexico, to Alta California. On December 11 to 15, 1775, the three divisions of Anza's colonizing expedition used this first good watering spot beyond the Colorado River on the way from Sonora to San Francisco."
Business name: Rest Stop or Vista Point
 Address: El Centro, CA, USA
 Maximum Number of Hours: 8
 Restrooms / Bathrooms?: yes
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 Website: Not listed

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