MONTEZUMA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RANCHITA, CA

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a California State Park located within the Colorado Desert of southern California, United States. The park takes its name from 18th century Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and borrego, a Spanish word for sheep. With 585,930 acres (237,120 ha) that includes one-fifth of San Diego County, it is the largest state park in California.

The park occupies eastern San Diego County and reaches into Imperial and Riverside counties, enveloping two communities: Borrego Springs, which is home to the park's headquarters, and Shelter Valley.

The park is an anchor in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Reserve, and adjacent to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.

The great bowl of the surrounding desert is surrounded by mountains, with the Vallecito Mountains to the south and the highest Santa Rosa Mountains to the north which are in the wilderness area, without paved roads and with the only year-round creeks.

The park has 500 mi (800 km) of dirt roads, 12 designated wilderness areas, and 110 mi (180 km) of hiking trails. Park information and maps are available in the visitor center. The park has Wi-Fi access.

The park is around a two-hour drive northeast from San Diego, southeast from Riverside or Irvine, and south from Palm Springs. Access on the east-Coachella Valley side is via County Route S22 and State Route 78. Access on the west-Pacific Ocean side is via California County Routes S79. S67 provides access through the high and forested Laguna Mountains, such as in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. These highways climb from the coast to 2,400 ft (730 m) above sea level, then descend 2,000 ft (610 m) down into the Borrego Valley in the center of the park.

A popular site to hike to near the visitor center is Hellhole Palms, a grove of California fan palms in Hellhole Canyon near Maidenhair Falls.

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Credit: RuggyBearLA

The Montezuma Valley Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Ranchita, California. The society was established in 1976 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Montezuma Valley and surrounding areas.

The society operates a museum and research center that houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of the valley. The museum displays exhibits on the Native American tribes that lived in the area, the early Spanish explorers, the Gold Rush era, and the ranching and farming industries that shaped the valley's economy.

In addition to the museum, the society organizes events and educational programs for the local community and visitors. These programs include lectures, tours of historical sites, and workshops on traditional skills such as blacksmithing, weaving, and pottery making.

The Montezuma Valley Historical Society is run by a board of directors and relies on donations and membership fees to fund its operations. The society is committed to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Montezuma Valley and promoting an appreciation for history among future generations.

MONTEZUMA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RANCHITA CA. US MID #8400601276

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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MONTEZUMA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
37650-A MONTEZUMA VALLEY ROAD
RANCHITA
CA
92066-9707

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MONTEZUMA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400601276
Name MONTEZUMA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name MONTEZUMA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 330553618
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.210359, -116.520071
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 073
US Census Tract: 020903
US Census Block: 3145