Liquimuymu

Liquimuymu, 16th century Indian name for San Miguel Island. When Juan Cabrillo visited San Miguel Island (Isla de Posesion) in 1543, it was reported: “The Indians call this island Liquimuymu. In this island de la Posesion there are two villages; the one is called Zaco and the other Nimollollo.” » “Translation from the Spanish of the Account by the Pilot Ferrel of the Voyage of Cabrillo along the West Coast of North America in 1542” in Wheeler, G. M., Report upon U.S. Geographical Surveys west of the 100th Meridian, Volume VII, Archaeology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 1879. p. 293-314.