Mundo, California
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Coordinates: 33°16′25″N 115°34′09″W / 33.27361°N 115.56917°W
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 Mundo
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| Coordinates: 33°16′25″N 115°34′09″W / 33.27361°N 115.56917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Imperial County |
| Elevation[1] | -190 ft (-58 m) |
Mundo (formerly, Volcano and Volcano Springs)[2] is an unincorporated community in Imperial County, California.[1] It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 7.5 miles (12 km) southeast of Frink,[2] at an elevation of 190 feet (58 m) below sea level.[1]
The Volcano Springs post office was operated from 1901 to 1902 by Dr. Mundo, from whom the region derives its name.[2]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mundo, California
- ^ 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. 1448. ISBN 9781884995149.
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