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Martinez Canteen

Martinez Canteen from directly overhead

Martinez Canteen is a historic site in California, at a modelled elevation of 3 m. Eagle Peak stands 722 m to the southeast, 14 miles off. The nearest named place is Southern Pacific R.R. Depot, a historic site less than a tenth of a mile away.

About

The story

city in and seat of Contra Costa County, California, United States

Dates from 1849.

Wikidata Q506439, matched on coordinates and name (250 m apart).

The record

What the record says

Inscription
Former site of Martinez Troops –in-transit Canteen. Opened October 17, 1943, and closed February 15, 1946. World War II 401,322 traveling servicemen and woman, escorts and children, given rest and refreshment. Served by 1,348 volunteer hostesses.
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Coordinates38.01923, -122.13701
Around it

Named places within 25 miles

Historic sites
Artworks
  • Martinez Beavers: 0.1 mi
  • Benicia Bench: 2.0 mi
  • United States Peace Corps Fountain: 2.4 mi
  • John Muir and Alhambra Creek Watershed: 2.5 mi
  • John Muir Statue: 2.6 mi
Museums
Parks
  • John Sparacino Park: 0.1 mi
  • Susana Street Park: 0.4 mi
  • Martinez Waterfront Park: 0.4 mi
  • Plaza Ignacio Martinez Park: 0.4 mi
  • Highland Ave. Park: 0.4 mi
Picnic sites
Attractions
  • Arch Bridge: 0.3 mi
  • City of Benicia Fishing Pier: 2.3 mi
  • bandstand: 2.6 mi
  • Alhambra Creek Valley Staging Area: 4.4 mi
  • Labyrinth: 4.7 mi
Gardens
Peaks
  • Old Martinez Summit: 1.1 mi
  • Franklin Crest: 1.2 mi
  • Mount Helen: 2.5 mi
  • Mount Wanda: 2.6 mi
  • Point Carquinez Overlook: 2.9 mi
Nature reserves
Beaches: 22
Springs: 21
  • Sulfur Springs: 5.3 mi
  • Sulfur Spring: 12.1 mi
  • Soto Springs: 12.6 mi
  • Peach Tree Spring: 12.6 mi
  • Coffeeberry Spring: 13.7 mi
Ghost towns: 12
Cliffs: 7
Waterfalls: 5
  • Abrigo Falls: 5.2 mi
  • Green Valley Falls: 18.0 mi
  • Dawn Falls: 23.8 mi
  • Haraszthy Falls: 24.3 mi
  • Buck Gulch Falls: 24.9 mi
Lighthouses: 2
Rest areas: 1
  • Rest Stop: 4.9 mi
On the horizon

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 13.5 miles of Martinez Canteen. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Eagle PeakSE 127°722 m13.5 mi
Vollmer PeakSSW 206°581 m10.5 mi
Las Trampas PeakSSE 163°557 m13.4 mi
Chaparral PeakSSW 206°540 m10.8 mi
Grizzly PeakSSW 209°531 m10.8 mi
Round TopSSW 195°531 m12.1 mi
Barberry PeakSSW 202°513 m11.2 mi
Volcanic PeakSSW 197°498 m11.6 mi
Conditions

When to go

Light through the year

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:1318:4619:21
June solstice05:4719:5620:35
September equinox06:5718:3219:07
December solstice07:2216:1216:53

Local time (America/Los_Angeles).

Climate normals

Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Nov.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F464953576267706967615246
Precip in3.93.82.71.30.60.30.00.00.10.82.13.8

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Martinez WTP, 1 mi away.

Sources

Where this comes from

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap element node/4961102743

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