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'''Joaquin Rocks''' are a group of three [[pillars]] of rock, originally known as '''"Las Tres Piedras"''' (The Three Rocks), located on [[Joaquin Ridge]], in the [[Diablo Range]], in [[Fresno County, California]]. The Joaquin Rocks are at an elevation of 4,121 feet / 1,256 meters, and are the most distinguishing feature of Joaquin Ridge. The three pillars of rock are clearly visible on the ridge for many miles from many directions in the [[San Joaquin Valley]] and from their summits have a view of much of the valley. It is located, 3 miles (4.8 km) west-northwest of [[Black Mountain]] and 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of [[Ragged Valley]].<ref name=gnis></ref>
== History ==
The rocks were named for [[Joaquin Murietta]] (1830-1853), a [[Sonoran]] 49'er turned bandit during the [[California Gold Rush]] after his death at the hands of the [[California Rangers]] in the Arroyo de Cantua. He and his gang used this region as a base and a refuge for their business of horse theft and robbery.<ref name=gnis/> The Rocks themselves were used as a lookout, overlooking the approaches to their rancho in the Arroyo de Cantua.
== References ==
[[Category:Landforms of Fresno County, California]]
[[Category:Diablo Range]]
== History ==
The rocks were named for [[Joaquin Murietta]] (1830-1853), a [[Sonoran]] 49'er turned bandit during the [[California Gold Rush]] after his death at the hands of the [[California Rangers]] in the Arroyo de Cantua. He and his gang used this region as a base and a refuge for their business of horse theft and robbery.<ref name=gnis/> The Rocks themselves were used as a lookout, overlooking the approaches to their rancho in the Arroyo de Cantua.
== References ==
[[Category:Landforms of Fresno County, California]]
[[Category:Diablo Range]]
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