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El Camino Real - more details

wilderone - 1-30-2009 at 11:39 AM

This was an interesting article - explains why the route went where it did - to include good grazing, water sources, air circulation, avoid heat, etc. Following the route using David's "Earth" photos, provides additional insight:

http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/75fall/serra.htm

David K - 1-30-2009 at 05:56 PM

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Originally posted by wilderone
This was an interesting article - explains why the route went where it did - to include good grazing, water sources, air circulation, avoid heat, etc. Following the route using David's "Earth" photos, provides additional insight:

http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/75fall/serra.htm


Thanks for that!

Here is a follow up article in 1977, by Harry Crosby... also links to photos and maps in this edition: http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/77winter/baja.htm