Anza-Borrego Desert State Park trailhead and short steep hike to the adobe ruins of Yaquitepec—Marshal and Tanya South’s 1930s–1940s experiment in primitive desert living. South chronicled the homestead in Desert Magazine; only walls, cisterns, and terraces remain atop the ridge above Blair Valley.
Field facts
| Region | San Diego County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.0034, -116.3898 |
| Homestead era | 1930–1947 |
| Also known as | Marshal South Home / Yaquitepec |
| Hike | ~1.3 mi RT, ~450 ft gain |
| Park | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park |
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Nearby amenities
- CampgroundHORSE HEAVEN GROUP13.7 km away
- CampgroundLAGUNA14 km away
- CampgroundEL PRADO GROUP14.3 km away
- CampgroundBURNT RANCHERIA16 km away
- CampgroundWOODED HILL GROUP17.4 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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