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Yuha Well

     
California State Historical Marker, Imperial County
 
 
Eastbound Sunbeam Roadside Rest Area, between Drew and Forrester Rds (P.M. R31.3), on I-8 near Seeley, Seeley, CA, USA

Latitude & Longitude:
32.773316, -115.66999
 
 
      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.
 
Last updated: 11/11/2009 11:05:23





Yuha Well Historical Marker Location Map, Seeley, California