Singing (Mormon) Rocks of the Cajon CA Merle Porter 1960s VTG Postcard Unposted For Sale

SINGING ROCKS OF THE CAJON - This formation (Mormon Rocks) was caused by the upthrust of the earth's movement and is part of the San Andreas Rift. It extends two-thirds of the length of California, across Mexico and into the Caribbean Sea. This was the route that the Mormon Battalion followed, in 1847, when they came to San Bernardino Valley. This is the Southern end of the San Gabriel Mountain Range. Great herds of antelope roamed over the area when the Spanish_ first traveled up the Cajon Pass (Sp. for box.) Later Kit Carson and Jedediah Smith followed the trails of the Spanish. When the wind blows down the canyon, it sets up a musical sound. M.P

“Mormon Rocks located about 1 mile west of the Interstate 15 freeway north of Highway 138 is recognizable to nearly everyone who has ever traveled the freeway from the Cajon Pass to Las Vegas. These familiar formations appear to welcome travelers to the Mojave Desert.

Mormon Rocks, also known as the Rock Candy Mountains, are a prominent geological feature in the Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County, California. These striking sandstone formations are characterized by their massive, jutting structures and deeply eroded grooves and cavities, which have been sculpted over millions of years by wind and water erosion.

Older maps of the area show the formation as being called the Rock Candy Mountains. Local legend has it that the rocks were named for the Mormon pioneers who camped here after their descent from the pass ridgeline. Another legend calls the rocks the 'Chanting Rocks,' as when the wind would blow across the portholes in the rocks it was said the sound made was similar to a low chanting or singing.” - digitaldesert.com

This vintage postcard features the stunning Singing (Mormon) Rocks of the Cajon in California, captured in a colorful photochrome print by Merle Porter in 1968. The standard-sized (5.5 x 3.5 in) card is made of sturdy cardboard and paper, with a divided back and chrome finish. It was manufactured by Dexter Publishing in West Nyack, NY and features the branding of Royal Pictures in Colton, CA.

This postcard is an ideal addition to any collection of topographical postcards, with its theme of travel, tourism and famous places of interest in America. The Singing Rocks of the Cajon are a must-see for any tourist visiting California, and this vintage postcard is a great way to share the beauty of the place with others.