15 September 2009: Site visits and photo reconnaissance of upper missions (4 Dominican & 1 Franciscan); refined locations; new webpage; updated KMZ
18 February 2007: New imagery thanks to Jack Swords, located #10 thanks to PC, reloaded KMZ
25 February 2006: For better effect & faster load time, reloaded KMZ w/ Maps = OFF & Placemarks = ON.

Note also 2 excellent links below by Difusion_SEPiensa

El Camino Real de las Misioneros de las Californias / The Royal Road of the Missionaries of the Californias

You may also obtain the KMZ file from my website which contains additional photos and links.

Many years ago, the land called California stretched from the Oregon Border in the north to the tip of the Baja peninsula. Missions were built throughout this region. Twenty-seven missions were built along the Baja California peninsula between 1697 and 1854 by members of three Catholic religious Orders. Alta California missions are located here.

Each Baja California, Mexico mission in the KMZ contains ... (1) placemark in chronological order; (2) overlay map; (3) image; (4) historical info; (5) website link for more information. [color%