"Coso Junction" Coso Junction by Yaqui

Coso Junction Travel Guide: 3 reviews and 13 photos

Can you see the history boards? - Coso Junction

Look beyond the rest stop and you may find history

The area consists only of this rest stop, a small trailer park, some scattered homes, and a local mini mart with gas station. The name Coso means fire in the Native language. This area was very popular due to its natural hot springs, but you cannot access it because it within the boundaries of China Lake Naval Weapons Station and it is said that the springs is also a source of geothermal energy owned by California Energy Company. If anything take a break, stretch your legs and enjoy the beautiful Sierra Mountain Range landscape if you are so incline to stop.

Where history still echos!

We stopped at Coso Junction because as usual I was curious. Most rest stops have some wonderful displays of information of the local area. Right away we discovered some wonderful displays or I should say some history boards of the Culture Clash and the way the Numu tribe way of life died. It was very interesting and makes me so sad. Yet, history that must be told and educate the young of this areas history.

Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker

Dedicated to all that are in the Armed Forces that defend our great country!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Rest stop, educational, and a place to refresh!
Cons:out in the middle of the desert.
In a nutshell:You never know what you may find!!!!

Last visit to Coso Junction: Dec 2007
Intro Updated Dec 14, 2008
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Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker -Coso Junction - Coso Junction

Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker -Coso... Off The Beaten Path (2)

I have heard and read about these markers, but this is the first time I have seen one. So this rest stop is even more... more travel advice

Rest Stop/Information/Gas Station/Mini Mart - Coso Junction

Rest Stop/Information/Gas Station/Mini... Transportation (1)

Rest Stop One thing California has is lots of rest stops which is always a blessing especially if you have children.... more travel advice

Memory Board – Numu Tribe - Coso Junction

Memory Board – Numu Tribe Off The Beaten Path (2)

This is a wonderful example of how history can be told. It is important that much was sacrificed through suffering and... more travel advice

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MD2nd Sep 21, 2010 at 5:51 AM

Thank you for sharing off the beaten path tip about dedication to those that are in the American Armed Forces!
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kyoub Feb 1, 2009 at 4:22 AM

Quite sad but an interesting short page. Beautiful scenery.