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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailIllustration of arrival at Yuma-Quechan Village
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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
History & Culture
 
Web-de-Anza

The most thorough historical and cultural source of on-line information on the 1775-76 Anza Expedition can be found at Web de Anza. Access the journals written by various members of the expedition. Research additional information and materials. Use this interactive study environment on Spanish 1774-76 exploration and colonization of Alta California (maintained by the University of Oregon).

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Anza Trail Guide
Use this guide to plan your visit along the Anza Trail
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Did You Know?
Captain Juan Bautista de Anza was one of the first Spaniards to visit the Casa Grande ruins in modern day Arizona in 1775. He had his priest, Father Pedro Font, measure its dimensions with a lance, and then use an astronomical quadrant to fix its astronomical position.
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Last Updated: January 12, 2009 at 19:21 EST