El Centinela (Baja California) facts for kids
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Mount Signal or El Centinela as seen from Santa Rosa de las Lajas or Yuha well in the south of Imperial County. The shape of this Mountain is that of the image of the summit depicted in the official Imperial County seal.
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| Elevation | 781 m (2,562 ft) |
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 Mount Signal
Location in Mexico
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| Location | Mexicali Municipality |
| Parent range | Cocopah mountains (sierra cucapá) |
Mount Signal is a special mountain located in Baja California, Mexico. It stands about 20 km (12 mi) west of the city of Mexicali. This mountain is also known by other names, like "El Centinela" (which means 'the sentinel' or 'the guard') by many Mexicans. The native Kumiai people call it "Weeishpa."
The northern side of Mount Signal begins right at the border between Mexico and the United States. Its southern side is bordered by Mexican Federal Highway 2. This mountain is about 781 meters (2,562 feet) high. It is the northernmost peak of the Cocopah mountain range, also known as sierra cucapá.
A Guiding Light in the Desert
Mount Signal has been an important landmark for a very long time. Both native people and early explorers used it to find their way. It helped them navigate through the vast desert region. Imagine how helpful a tall mountain would be when everything else looks the same!
A Symbol of the Region
Mount Signal is so important that it appears on official symbols. You can see it on the shield of the city of Mexicali. It is also featured on the shield and flag of Imperial County, California, in the United States. Each symbol shows the mountain from a different view.
The mountain is even mentioned in a famous song called Puro Cachanilla. This song celebrates the people and culture of Mexicali. Its inclusion in the song shows how much Mount Signal means to the local community.
