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San Felipe Valley, California


Coordinates: 33°05′51″N 116°27′48″W / 33.09750°N 116.46333°W / 33.09750; -116.46333

San Felipe Valley is an inland valley of the Peninsular Ranges, located in eastern San Diego County, California. Most of the valley is protected within the San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area.

The San Felipe Hills define the eastern side of the San Felipe Valley, and the Volcan Mountains define the west side.

The valley begins at the northeastern end of Earthquake Valley and extends northward. It is northeast of Anza Borrego Desert State Park and east of Julian.

California State Route 78 (east/west) and County Road S-2 (north/south) pass through the San Felipe Valley.

On May 23, 2013 a CALFIRE controlled burn escaped containment, becoming the San Felipe Fire.

San Felipe Valley, was home of Native American people and in the 19th century a village site was located in the valley near Scissors Crossing. The land route opened in 1828 between Sonora, Mexico and Alta California, the Sonora Road passed up the valley to Warner's Pass at the top of the valley on its way to Los Angeles.


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