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Algodones Dunes

floodplain is visible on the Mexican side of the border (far right); the image is rotated about 50 degrees to the west. The Algodones Dunes is a large erg (sand dune field) located in southeastern portion of the U.S. state of California, near the border with Arizona and the Mexican state of Baja California More....

Imperial County, California

Imperial County is a county located in the Imperial Valley, in the far southeast of the U.S. state of California, bordering both Arizona and Mexico. It is part of the El Centro, California Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Imperial County. The population as of 2000 was 142,361. The county seat is the city of El Centro More....

Glamis, California

Glamis, California is one of a series of former railroad stops along the eastern edge of the Algodones Dunes, in Imperial County, California, located where the railway crosses State Route 78; other former stops in this area include Acolita, Clyde, Ruthven, and Ogilby. Glamis is located at Glamis has virtually no permanent structures aside from the "Glamis Store", which offers supplies, More....

Slab City

in southeastern California, used by recreational vehicle owners and squatters from across North America. It takes its name from the concrete slabs and pylons that remain from the abandoned World War II base Marine Barracks Camp Dunlap there. A group of servicemen remained after the base closed, and the place has been inhabited ever since, although the number of residents has declined since the More....

Salvation Mountain

Salvation Mountain (location ) is a colorful artificial mountain north of Calipatria, California, near Slab City. It is made from adobe, straw, and thousands of gallons of paint. It was created by Leonard Knight to convey the message that "God Loves Everyone". Mr. Knight claims to have refused substantial donations of money and labor from supporters who wished to modify his message of More....