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| Landmark #1008 | Imperial County | Visited: Sept. 16, 2013 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque marking a good watering spot on the Anza Expedition Route! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Known as Santa Rosa de Las Lajas (Flat Rocks), this site was used on March 8, 1774 by the Anza Exploring Expedition, opening the land route from Sonora, Mexico, to Alta California. On December 11 to 15, 1775, the three divisions of Anza’s colonizing expedition used this first good watering spot beyond the Colorado River on the way from Sonora to San Francisco.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Eastbound Sunbeam Roadside Rest Area, between Drew and Forrester Rds (P.M. R31.3) On I-8 near Seeley, CA 92273 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~215mi (347km) — 3.6hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |