Historic
Riverside County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
I-10 desert summit community built around the General Patton Memorial Museum and the former Desert Training Center / Camp Young logistics corridor. The museum interprets Patton’s WWII desert warfare training across the California–Arizona deserts; summit services make it a practical stop between the Coachella Valley and the Colorado River.
| Region | Riverside County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.6609, -115.7214 |
| Era | WWII Desert Training Center (1942–1944); museum on site |
| Highlight | General Patton Memorial Museum |
| Nearby | Joshua Tree NP · Desert Center · Chuckwalla Valley |
| Access | I-10 exit 173 — paved |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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