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Palomar Mountain History

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Palomar Mountain is located in northern San Diego County at 33° 21' 48'' N, 116° 50' 11'' W. The mountain is the 6th tallest peak in the region with an elevation of 6138 feet. (http://peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=1452) It is mainly known for the Palomar Observatory, which houses the Hale Telescope. The mountain itself is located in Palomar Mountain State Park and is a fairly popular tourist destination, averaging about 70,000 visitors annually. The earliest known people to have been in the area are Indian tribes, who knew the mountain as “Paauw.” The name blended the words “mother” and “mountain” and is connected to a legend of the people. They told how, in the beginning when the earth was flooded, Paauw rose over the waters and saved

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