Volcán (volcano).
Wahtoque is an Indian word meaning “pine nut,” the name of a place near Fresno.
Wawona, an Indian word of disputed meaning. See page [334].
Weitchpec, near Hoopa valley, Humboldt County. “The Weitspekan family consisted of the Yurok tribe alone, inhabiting the lower Klamath River and adjacent coast. The name is adapted from Weitspekw, the name of a spring in the village. At the site of the present post-office of Weitchpec was one of the most populous Yurok villages, and one of only two or three at which both the Deerskin dance and the Jumping dance were held.”—(A. L. Kroeber in Handbook of American Indians.)
Las Yeguas (the mares), referring to a pasture where mares were kept.
Yerba Buena (good herb). See page [205].
Yokohl, in Tulare County. This was the name of a Yokuts tribe formerly living on the Kaweah River, Tulare County.
Yolo. See page [268].
Yorba (a surname). This was the name of one of Captain Fages’ original Catalán volunteers. Yorba is near Los Ángeles.