Plaque Inscription:

Thomas L. Smith, better known as 'Peg Leg,' 1801-1866, was a mountain man, prospector, and spinner of tall tales. Legends regarding his lost gold mine have grown through the years, and countless people have searched the desert for its fabulous wealth. The mine could be within a few miles of this monument.

Location: San Diego County on Henderson Canyon Rd, 1,000 ft N of Pegleg Rd, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

GPS Coordinates for site: 33˚17.44N – 116˚17.49W (Calsign)

Text and lyrics available on ‘Songs Of The Southern California Mines’ – rfm# 047 and 048.