The Carquin, an Ohlone tribelet, held territory on both sides of the Carquinez Strait.
Winter Solstice alignmentElevation 734 feetThe rocks in this alignment are the only ones in the immediate vicinity.Dave hit the jackpot when he discovered this rock alignment, which lines up nicely with the gap between Mt. Diablo and North Peak.There is a 360 degree view from this hilltop.Awaiting the sunrise.Winter solstice December 21, 2010. Experts assure […]
Rankin Park Overlook1 bedrock mortar.Elevation 295 ft.The largest Indian village early Spanish explorers encountered was probably Carquin. There was a major Carquin village in Crockett on whose site Thomas Edwards constructed the “Old Homestead,” California Historic Landmark #731. This site, needless to say, was not a major one.Jim looks down at the Rankin Park mortar.
