Gateway to Morongo Basin

A historical timeline for communities of Morongo Valley, Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Pioneertown, Landers, and Johnson Valley. Also included are the communities of Yucca Mesa, Flamingo Heights, 29 Palms Marine Base, and Wonder Valley, as well as the history of the many pioneers who moved there. These pioneers arrived in the desert, long before civilization would follow in their paths. Many of the pioneers stayed only a short time, while many have long remained. Some of their exciting life stories have been told in one form or another over the years; but as many stories go, they may be forgotten until shared again. These are their stories; the gateway to the Morongo Basin. Written by Thomas Crochetiere