Mayflower, Imperial County, California facts for kids

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Former settlement
Mayflower Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Imperial County
Elevation	-144 ft (-44 m)

Mayflower was a small place that used to exist in Imperial County, California. It is known as a "former settlement," which means it was once a community where people lived, but it no longer exists today.

What Was Mayflower?

Mayflower was a settlement that appeared on maps until about 1947. We don't have many details about why people lived there or what they did. Sometimes, small communities like Mayflower were set up for specific reasons, such as mining, farming, or as a stop along a travel route. When those reasons changed, or resources ran out, people often moved away, and the settlement would become empty.

Location and Landscape

Mayflower was located in a very interesting spot in California. It lay at an elevation of 144 feet (which is about 44 meters) below sea level. This means it was in a low-lying area, similar to a basin or a valley, where the land dips down lower than the ocean's surface. Imperial County, where Mayflower was, is known for having several areas that are below sea level.

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