Mocho Peak, in Santa Clara County. Mocho means “cropped, cut off.”
Modesto (modest). See page [288].
Modoc (people of the south). See page [250].
Mojave, or Mohave. Mojave, also spelled Mohave, is an Indian tribal name of disputed meaning. It has been stated that it comes from hamucklihabi (three hills), but this view is positively contradicted by scientists. In the documents of the Spanish explorers the Mojaves are referred to as Amajabas. The Mojave River is remarkable in that it has no true outlet, but sinks into the alkaline soil of the desert near the middle of San Bernardino County.
Mokelumne. See Moquelumne.
Molino (mill, or mill-stone). See page [80].
Los Molinos (the mills, or mill-stones). See page [80].
El Río de los Molinos (the river of the mill-stones), now called Mill Creek, in Tehama County. See page [80].
Mono. See page [324].
Montalvo (a surname), in Ventura County. See page [81].