Capay, in Yolo County, is Indian, but its meaning has not been ascertained.
Capistrano, see page [35].
El Capitán (the captain), the name of a precipice in the Yosemite Valley.
Capitán (captain), the name of a flag station in Santa Bárbara County. It was named for a ranch owned by Captain Ortega, which was called Capitán, in reference to his title.
Capitán Grande (big captain). The origin of this name has not been ascertained.
La Carbonera (the charcoal pit).
Carnadero, a corrupt word used to mean “butchering-place.”
Carne Humana (human flesh). See page [246].
Carneros (sheep). Carnero is especially applied to sheep used for mutton, rather than wool.