Carlsbad in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Working Up a Thirst
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 5, 2026
1. Working Up a Thirst Marker
Water Above and Below
When Leo was shown the abandoned adobe house and land in 1937, he imagined the possibilities for a ranch of his dreams. He desired views to the ocean, but water was what he needed. A spring on the property delivered flowing water and inspired his vision of the ranch.
[Caption]: The Aermeter Company produced steel windmills for the county home and farm. The hacienda ranch house had indoor plumbing.
[Caption]: Without water, life on the ranch would not have been possible.
[Insert]: We hear the creaking of the windmill as the blades turn and the pump rod goes up and down. I love windmills and have them all over the ranch. – Leo Carrillo
Erected by Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 33° 7.105′ N, 117° 14.214′ W. Marker is in Carlsbad, California, in San Diego County. It can be reached from Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located
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Regionally, this marker is in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also in the American Borderlands and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pecking Order (a few steps from this marker); Saddle Up (within shouting distance of this marker); Garage to Classroom (within shouting distance of this marker); Ranch of the Spanish Daggers (within shouting distance of this marker); Cowboy Cantina (within shouting distance of this marker); Living Californio (within shouting distance of this marker); Pais. Agua. Sol. (within shouting distance of this marker); Matthew Kelly and the Los Kiotas Ranch (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 5, 2026
2. Working Up a Thirst Marker
Also see . . .
1. Leo Carrillo. (Submitted on September 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
2. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. (Submitted on September 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 5, 2026
3. Working Up a Thirst Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 5, 2026
4. Ranch of the Spanish Daggers Windmill
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
