Calico Early Man Site
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| A controversial archeological site, which suggests that humans have been in North America as early as 200,000 years ago. Louis Leakey was the project director at Calico until his death in 1972, and it was the only New World site he worked on. One of the basic controversies centers on the interpretation of features found on small stone artifacts: the site's primary archeologist, Dee Simpson, claims that the rough points on some of the rocks were formed by man, while others maintain that they were naturally formed - not artifacts at all, but geofacts. |
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E of Barstow
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| Calico is open to the public. A caretaker tends a small shack which serves as a visitors center and gift shop, with stones and dessicated lizards, and there is a self-guided walking tour. Calico is located north of I-15 at the Minneola Road Exit. Hours variable, but generally Wednesday 12-4:30, Thursday through Sunday 8-4:30. Call the Bureau of Land Management at (760) 255-8700. |
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http://www.ca.blm.gov/barstow/calico.html
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