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4x4abc
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does anyone have an idea what the airstrip at 29°32'29.85"N, 114°27'23.47"W was/is all about?
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Fernweh
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Still on Google Earth over there?
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David K
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Looks like one of the many runways around central Baja. They are used until the army ditches them.
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It's not listed in my 1969 Airports of Baja California by Arnold Senterfitt. I think it may have been built for use when the hwy was paved or used by
the mine owner/operators. If they would build a road up the mountain they wouldn't have any problem building an airstrip.
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Quote: Originally posted by David K  | | Thanks Paul. It is sad that paved roads destroy so much of what once was. The other barrier is the fence they add on both sides with no openings for
existing roads. They eventually get opened as we have seen north of San Felipe. |
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Bring your wire cutters which will be needed pretty soon. The fence does not extend to that place yet.
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by TMW | | It's not listed in my 1969 Airports of Baja California by Arnold Senterfitt. I think it may have been built for use when the hwy was paved or used by
the mine owner/operators. If they would build a road up the mountain they wouldn't have any problem building an airstrip. |
It's actually a new strip... wasn't there that long ago. There are a few north of El Marmol and Agua Dulce, as well... They have to do with
"agricultural product distribution", LOL.
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Debra
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Hey David would it be okay if an old lady with a really old 4Runner tagged along?
Mean people suck!
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David K
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Hi Debra, traveled where? You know Baja as well as anyone here!
I just got home from spending a few days with Sarah (now 25) and Savannah (now 5)! They are great... Big difference from when she was 11 on our Baja
trips in the van!
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | Thanks Paul. It is sad that paved roads destroy so much of what once was. The other barrier is the fence they add on both sides with no openings for
existing roads. They eventually get openened as we have seen north of San Felipe. |
I guess my friend and I need to do this route by motorcycle before it gets trashed by the 4-wheeler crowd. I kind of like that the paved road covers
up the entrance. Sorry for sounding too selfish. I used to make the run from Puertecitos to Gonzaga on the old rocky road and loved the minimal
traffic.
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When Roy and I did the NWT in early Dec. we stopped at the bridge that crosses the arroyo and road that went back to the mine. It's still accessible
now but when the Hwy is finished they will have a fence up blocking access.
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| Quote: Originally posted by TMW | | When Roy and I did the NWT in early Dec. we stopped at the bridge that crosses the arroyo and road that went back to the mine. It's still accessible
now but when the Hwy is finished they will have a fence up blocking access. |
Thanks TMW...got any pics of that bridge overpass?
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Why would they do that 
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4x4abc
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Mexico copies everything the US does. So there has to be a fence long the freeway. whether you need it or not.
Agricultural inspection between Nevada and California? OK, we get the idea.
Agricultural inspection between Baja California and Baja California Sur (in Guerrerro Negro)? Well.....
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In many places the fence has been cut for access. Whether it is by the officials or individuals I don't know, maybe both
Here is a GE image I drew to show where the bridge is. When we were there access was from the northwest side of the bridge, top green arrow. I assume
that will be blocked off.
May have to get off the new Hwy and get on the old road and go under the bridge to the bottom green arrow.
[Edited on 1-3-2017 by TMW]
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David K
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Tom, what are we looking at here?
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The outline in red and the pin is where a new bridge is over the wash where the turn off is to the La Turquesa mine north of Cocos. When Roy and I
were down in Dec. we stopped at the bridge at that time there was a road from the northwest end of the bridge down into the wash and to the road to
the mine. I'm sure there will be a fence up when the hwy is paved.
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PaulW
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| Quote: Originally posted by TMW | | The outline in red and the pin is where a new bridge is over the wash where the turn off is to the La Turquesa mine north of Cocos. When Roy and I
were down in Dec. we stopped at the bridge at that time there was a road from the northwest end of the bridge down into the wash and to the road to
the mine. I'm sure there will be a fence up when the hwy is paved. |
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My track is Green and Blue
Other possibilities depending on the bridge ends are shown in red
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David K
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Debra came up in another thread, regarding David Eidell, whom she was quite angry at for his habit using people or using women for favors.
The creator of this thread Roy, The Squarecircle, a fun-loving Desert exploring Nomad, has been in really poor shape in recent months. TW (TMW) and I
visited with him this past Thursday. Doug (BajaNomad) has visited him a few months ago before Roy became ill and unable to walk.
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