San Javier from the air. 1961. "A small agricultural settlement dependent upon a tiny spring 1/2 mile above the town, which is used to irrigate several acres of fruit trees and vegetables."

San Javier. 1952-1961. "The impressive stone church, of simple Moorish style, was begun in 1744 and finished in 1758. It is the best-preserved and finest Jesuit church in Baja California ... The stone work and ornamentation is remarkable."