Almost smack dab in the middle of the
Mojave National Preserve and 40 miles as the crow flies from the
ranch is the tiny "town" of Cima, California.
Although Cima is actually an unincorporated community it
once served as a railroad siding and commercial center for ranchers and miners.
There isn't much to the town other than the Cima Store and
a few building ruins and a trip to Cima should just be a stop along the way to
other Preserve destinations.
Surprisingly, there isn't much information
on the internet to find about Cima including some decent photos.
Perhaps the best source for history on Cima can be found at
the Visitor
Center for the Mojave National Preserve located at the Kelso Depot 19 miles
to the southwest.
Kelso Depot is another destination in itself but the
Visitor
Center offers a 12 minute movie on the history of the Preserve including an
informative interview with the owner of the Cima Store.
Driving through Cima is very picturesque with an
abundance of Joshua trees dotting the landscape.
As you drive through the area another worthwhile destination is the
Cima Dome volcanic mound and Teutonia Peak. Stay tuned for
those articles in the future.
That's Funny
For a complete transcript of
your next EAA chapter meeting, write down everything they say.
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Kevin Herink
entertaining Rear Commander style...June Smith settling in as
new roomie...Daniel Morgan initiating push to get ATV's into
the shop...Mike Klein doing the maintenance honors...Richard
Shetley been collecting in the Bristol's for many years...Brian
Reid might be flying-in as might Hal Gosling...Doug Way
could also be on his way...
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