Proctor Valley

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The valley is named for 19th-century English astronomer Richard Proctor, whose widow arrived in the area in 1887. She planned to build an observatory on nearby Mount San Miguel as a memorial to Professor Proctor. The observatory was never built, but the valley was named for the stargazer.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proctor_Valley
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Coordinates:   32°40'39"N   116°55'2"W

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  • Proctor Valley is best known for the infamous "Proctor Valley Monster"!!
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