LOST MISSION HUNT 7-4-01

On the old road south of LA.Bay we follow directions given by 80 year old Jesus Flores.

Our companion vehicle, piloted by the aridologist, Mr. Neal Johns.

Beautiful, remote country is found between Bahia de los Angeles and San Francisquito along the old road opened in 1965, by the Gardner party.

Neal Johns searching for the 250 year old Jesuit wall. Santa Maria Magdalena was a mission that was abandoned before it ever was completed. Only a 1757 map lists its existance, no other record is known.

In Valle la Bocana, the Cardon is king!

Just stunning to see these giants in such an arid land!


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