Battle Mountain - A Landmark from a Forgotten Battle

Located in San Diego's Rancho Bernardo neighborhood, Battle Mountain is seen by thousands of passing motorists every day. The mountain stands out due to the large cross on its peak, but very few know the mountain's story. With the Battle of San Pasqual having taken place just miles away, many believe the mountain is named in honor of that Mexican-American War battle. but that isn't the case. Instead the mountain owes its name to a battle for revenge between two Native American tribes.
Battle Mountain is a San Diego landmark, and has long been a landmark for travelers. Highway 395 used to pass by its base, and Interstate 15 travels by it today. In this video we talk about its history and climb to its peak to look around.
Sources: Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology, Vol. 12, No. 2
Perkins, Eloise. "Mule meat meals gave rocky rise its name." Times Advocate, February 18, 1968
Battle Mountain is located at 33.048333016123635, -117.06828180288008
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