Rock Formation
Vasquez Rocks
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- Antelope Valley Rock Formation Vasquez Rocksclick the photo to continue About Vasquez RocksThese towering rock formations are one of southern California's most famous geologic wonders. ...Geological NotesThe Vasquez Rocks are formations sculpted by 8 to 15 million years of earthquake activity along ...Historical NotesFrom as early as 2000 B.C. to the late 1700's, the Tataviam, a tribe of ...Origin of the NameIn the mid 1800's a Robin Hood bandit named Tiburcio Vasquez and his gang used the caves and rocks as ...Vegetation and WildlifeLocal annual and perennial grasses are short and turn brown and brittle early in the summer. ... |
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