China Ranch

China Ranch (HM1DUJ)

Location: Tecopa, CA 92389 San Bernardino County
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Country: United States of America
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N 35° 47.996', W 116° 11.733'

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In the 1890's a Chinese man named Ah Foo came to this canyon from the Borax Works in Death Valley. He developed a successful ranch, raising livestock, hay, fruits and vegetables to help feed the local silver miners and their draft animals. The "China Man's Ranch" became a favorite resting spot, with it's cool running stream and beautiful trees.

In 1900 Ah Foo disappears somewhat mysteriously, though the name has stuck. After many changes of owners and financially unsuccessful ranching attempts over the next 90 years, the current owners began planting young date palms in 1990, and opened China Ranch to the public in 1996. More history and information are available at the gift shop. Enjoy your visit.
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HM NumberHM1DUJ
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Placed ByChina Ranch
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Date Added Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 9:29am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)11S E 572686 N 3962057
Decimal Degrees35.79993333, -116.19555000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 47.996', W 116° 11.733'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 47' 59.76" N, 116° 11' 43.98" W
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Area Code(s)760
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 207 China Ranch Rd, Tecopa CA 92389, US
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