Mount Signal is a
mountain west of
Mexicali,
Baja California,
Mexico, on
Mexican Federal Highway 2. 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
United States, the south side is bordered by Federal Highway 2. It has an elevation of about 781 meter and is the northernmost peak of the
Cocopah
The Cocopah ( Cocopah: Xawitt Kwñchawaay) are Native Americans who live in Baja California, Mexico, and Arizona, United States.
In the United States, Cocopah people belong to the federally recognized Cocopah Tribe of Arizona.
Name
The C ...
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
Imperial County, California but each from their own perspective. The song
Puro Cachanilla also mentions this mountain.
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External links
Over 101 images of Mount Signal by artist Allan McCollum including
Mountains of Baja California