Desert Spring, California
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| Desert Spring | |
|---|---|
| — Former settlement — | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Reference No. | 476 |
Desert Spring is a former settlement in Kern County, California.[1] It was located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northeast of Cantil.[1]
The place, with natural springs, was important as a source of fresh water to the Native Americans, explorers, prospectors, and others in the Mojave Desert.[1] The site is now registered as California Historical Landmark #476.[2]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Quill Driver Books. p. 1012. ISBN 9781884995149.
- ^ "Desert Spring". Office of Historical Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
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