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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