Mount Signal is a

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west of Mexicali,

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, on

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. The peak is also known as "Weeishpa" by the native community Kumiai or "Cerro del Centinela" or simply: El Centinela (the sentinel) by the Mexicans. The northern slope of the mountain begins at the border between Mexico and the

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, the south side is bordered by Federal Highway 2. It has an elevation of about 781 meter and is the northernmost peak of the

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mountain range or ''sierra cucapá''. Mount Signal was used by both native and pioneer explorers of the region, to guide them through the desert. The mountain is on the shield of the town of Mexicali and on the shield and flag of

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but each from their own perspective. The song

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also mentions this mountain.

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Over 101 images of Mount Signal by artist Allan McCollum
including

Mountains of Baja California