* Coronado National Forest: This national forest is located in Arizona and New Mexico and covers over 1.7 million acres. It is named after Coronado and his expedition, which passed through the area in search of the Seven Cities of Gold.
* Coronado Island: This island is located off the coast of San Diego, California. It was named after Coronado by Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer who sailed along the coast of California in 1542.
* Coronado Heights: This neighborhood is located in San Francisco, California. It is situated on a hilltop overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and was named after Coronado in 1867.
* Coronado Street: This street is located in Los Angeles, California. It runs through the heart of the city and was named after Coronado in 1890.
* Coronado Center: This shopping mall is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is the largest mall in the state and was named after Coronado in 1965.
These are just a few examples of the many places in the southwestern United States that are named after Francisco Vásquez de Coronado. His expedition had a profound impact on the region, and his name is still remembered today as a symbol of exploration and discovery.
