page_title: Algodones Dunes
hierarchical_section_title: Algodones Dunes
caption_attribution_description: Astronaut photo of the Algodones Dunes, at the borders of California, Arizona, and Mexico. The All-American Canal cuts across the southern end of the dunes and the Cargo Muchacho Mountains can be seen beneath cloud cover at the top of the scene. Remains of the Alamo Canal are located parallel to the left side of the Colorado River (center far right of image), with the intake still visible near Pilot Knob.
context_page_description: The Algodones Dunes is a large erg located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of California, near the border with Arizona and the Mexican state of Baja California. The field is approximately 45 miles long by 6 miles wide and extends along a northwest-southeast line that correlates to the prevailing northerly and westerly wind directions. The name "Algodones Dunes" refers to the entire geographic feature, while the administrative designation for that portion managed by the Bureau of Land Management is the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. In 1966, Imperial Sand Hills was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service. The Algodones Dunes are split into many different sections. These sections include Glamis, Gordon's Well, Buttercup, Midway, and Patton's Valley. Although the Arabic-derived Spanish word algodones translates to "cotton plants", the origin of the toponym is unknown.
context_section_description: The Algodones Dunes is a large erg (sand dune field) located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of California, near the border with Arizona and the Mexican state of Baja California. The field is approximately 45 miles (72 km) long by 6 miles (9.7 km) wide and extends along a northwest-southeast line that correlates to the prevailing northerly and westerly wind directions. The name "Algodones Dunes" refers to the entire geographic feature, while the administrative designation for that portion managed by the Bureau of Land Management is the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (sometimes called the Glamis Dunes). In 1966, Imperial Sand Hills was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.  The Algodones Dunes are split into many different sections.  These sections include Glamis, Gordon's Well, Buttercup, Midway, and Patton's Valley.  Although the Arabic-derived Spanish word algodones translates to "cotton plants", the origin of the toponym is unknown.
caption: The dunes from space
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