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Camp Ibis (Patton Desert Training Center)

San Bernardino County, CA

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Camp Ibis was a Desert Training Center divisional camp built in 1942–43 north of Needles for General Patton's desert warfare training. Foundations, rock-lined streets, and a monument remain on public land along US 95. The site is California Historic Landmark 985.6 and is documented by the Army Corps of Engineers as a Formerly Used Defense Site.

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RegionSan Bernardino County, CA
Coordinates (approx.)34.9697, -114.8307

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