La Punta de los Muertos, California Landmark Number 57

USA / California / Coronado / Pacific Highway
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This point, marked by a plaque on the southeast corner of Market Street and U.S. Highway 101, in San Diego, is surrounded by filled-in lands. It is called "Dead Man's Point," because, in 1782, when the harbor was first surveyed, a number of men from the two ships assigned to the task died of scurvy, and were buried there.

The name appeared on the map of San Diego made by Juan Pantoja y Arriaga, pilot, and Don José Tovar, mate, of the Royal Frigates, "La Princesa," and "La Favorita," of that expedition. It was commanded by Don Augustín de Echeverria. The name has been used ever since.

www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/68july/landmarks.htm
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Coordinates:   32°42'40"N   117°10'14"W

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  • The site was also marked with a cairn, which has since been removed.
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