Yuma Well - El Centro, CA
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bluesnote
N 32° 46.410 W 115° 40.208
11S E 624551 N 3626960
A state historical marker in the Sunbeam rest area (eastbound) near El Centro, California.
Waymark Code: WM15Q0E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2022
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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."
Cairn Location: Rest Stop
Cairn Purpose: Other (please describe in description)
Cairn Condition: 
Type if different from above list: Not listed
Types of rock: Not listed
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