Dominguez Escalante Trail in Rio-Arriba County, New Mexico

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Dominguez Escalante Trail

NM, USA

New Mexico State
Historical Marker

On July 25, 1776, two Franciscans, Fray Francisco Atanasio Dominguez and Fray Silvestre Velez de Escalante set out from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Monterrey, California. Due to the onset of winter weather, lack of provisions and desertion of Indian guides it was decided to turn back to Santa Fe.

Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00