Ocotillo Wells in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Los Puertecitos
Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 18, 2008
1. Los Puertecitos Marker
Juan Bautista de Anza's expedition marched through this little pass December 19, 1775. On its way to strengthen Spanish colonization in California. Many of the 240 members of the party were recruited from Mexico to be the first residents of San Francisco. They had camped the preceding night somewhere in the wide flats just east of this monument.
Erected 1959 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with Cuyamaca Parlor No. 298, Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 635.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1858.
Location. 33° 8.395′ N, 116° 6.299′ W. Marker is in Ocotillo Wells, California, in San Diego County. It is on State Highway 78 east of Wolfe Well Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6688 California 78, Borrego Springs CA 92004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies:
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Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 18, 2008
2. Los Puertecitos Marker
Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 18, 2008
3. Los Puertecitos Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 16, 2012
4. Los Puertecitos Marker
View west on highway 78 from marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 2,039 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 19, 2022. 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4. submitted on December 24, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
