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Near Mountain Pass in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Who Has Lived Here?

 
 
Who Has Lived Here? Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 23, 2023
1. Who Has Lived Here? Marker
Inscription. Humans have lived in the Mojave Desert for perhaps 12,000 years. The earliest humans inhabited this region during times of higher precipitation, when the dry lake beds of today were filled with water. Their projectile points, scrapers, and other simple stone tools are sometimes found near ancient lake shores. The bow and arrow came into use, as did pottery and basket making. As the climate became more arid and the lakes went dry, the people of the Mojave began traveling with the seasons over large areas to collect food. Grinding stones were used to process seeds and tough vegetable foods. By 1200 A.D., native groups across the region were diversifying. Marine Shell beads found in the Mojave are evidence of trade with coastal groups.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1200.
 
Location. 35° 26.147′ N, 115° 42.089′ W. Marker is near Mountain Pass, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on Interstate 15, 26 miles south of Primm, on the right when traveling south. Located at Valley Wells Rest Area on the south-bound side of Interstate 15. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nipton CA 92364, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Movement in the Desert (here, next
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to this marker); Western Expansion (here, next to this marker); Ranching and Mining (here, next to this marker); Railroads Revolutionize Transportation (a few steps from this marker); Modern Highways (a few steps from this marker); Valley Wells (within shouting distance of this marker); Footprints in Time (approx. 0.2 miles away).
 
Who Has Lived Here? Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 18, 2015
2. Who Has Lived Here? Marker
Who Has Lived Here? Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 18, 2015
3. Who Has Lived Here? Marker
Who Has Lived Here? Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 18, 2015
4. Who Has Lived Here? Marker
Prospector Johnny Moss and Pauite Chief Tercherrum in 1863. Moss negotiated a treaty with the tribe that allowed miners to work the Ivanpah mines.
Who Has Lived Here? Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 18, 2015
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Chemehuevi baskets are known for their simple elegance and crisp designs. The baskets are made of coiled willow rods sewn together with split-peeled willow, with the black design of split devil's claw.
Who Has Lived Here? Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 18, 2015
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Mojave Indians farmed along the Colorado River, living in wattle and daub houses during the winter. This 1854 painting shows a hoop-and-pole game in progress. (Heinrich Balduin Mollhausen)
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Photographed By Denise Boose, May 18, 2015
7. Who Has Lived Here? Marker
Heinrich Balduin Mollhausen painted this collection of bows and arrows, quivers, plumes, basket and aprons in 1854. Items are from the Mojave, Chemehuevi, and Piute tribes.
Who Has Lived Here? Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 18, 2015
8. Who Has Lived Here? Marker
Rock art painted or pecked into the rock by early tribes can be found across the Mojave Desert.
Who Has Lived Here? Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 18, 2015
9. Who Has Lived Here? Marker
Mojave Tribe
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2015, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.   2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2015, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.   4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 20, 2015, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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