Calico Peaks
The Calico Peaks are geologically and historically colorful mountains in the Calico Mountains Range in the Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County and Inyo County, California.[1] They are located just north of Barstow, Yermo, and Interstate 15.
| Calico Peaks | |
|---|---|
  Location of Calico Peaks in California[1] | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Calico Peak |
| Elevation | 4,542 ft (1,384 m) NAVD 88 [2] |
| Coordinates | 34°59′44″N 116°50′18″W [2] |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Mojave Desert |
| District | San Bernardino County & Inyo County |
| Range coordinates | 35°59′04″N 116°29′01″W |
| Parent range | Calico Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Salsberry Peak, Yermo |
Peaks
Calico Peak is 4,542 feet (1,384 m)in elevation in the San Bernardino County portion.[2]
Features
The Rainbow Basin geologic feature, in the Bureau of Land Management-managed Rainbow Basin Natural Area, and Calico Ghost Town are located below the Calico Peaks in the Yermo Hills. The Calico Early Man Site, a prehistoric Native American archaeological site, is in the mountains also.
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References
- "Calico Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- "Calico". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
External links
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