Field notes, v1538
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Quest 1948 Journal 121 June 4th Nina Palmer del Medio 400'ft 4mi ESE Pescadero Baja Calif. but none were captured. No surface water was seen in the vicinity although it is possible that it existed in an arroyo about 2 miles east of the location. At the foot of the large furrow in the hill caused by the mining operation lie several large rock and concrete tanks, completely dry, and the remains of several adobe and brick buildings. A lime kiln is visible from the mine being about 1 mile east of it SW on a south-facing slope in the center of a large white hillside. A granite or grays quarry lies above this and east of it. June 15 La Paz, Baja California Arrived here about 10:30 p.m. after a rapid but rough ride over the badly corduroyed road between here and Todos Santos. Slept last night in a wash 15 miles this side of Todos Santos. Minimum Temperature last night: 63°F. Raining in the south in region of La Laguna early this morning and a few sprinkles where we slept but clearing towards noon. June 16 Same location. Slept about 1 mile south of La Paz last night by roadside. Minimum Temperature 68° Soldiers are stopping trucks from the south to search for contraband sugar. Wind last