Calico Peaks
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| Calico Peaks | |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Calico Peak |
| Elevation | 1,368.86 m (4,491.0 ft) |
| Coordinates | 34°59′43″N 116°50′18″W / 34.9952593°N 116.8383692°W [2] |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Mojave Desert |
| District |
San Bernardino County & Inyo County |
| Range coordinates | 35°59′N 116°29′W / 35.98°N 116.48°WCoordinates: 35°59′N 116°29′W / 35.98°N 116.48°W |
| Topo map | USGS Salsberry Peak, Yermo |
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.
Peaks
Calico Peak is 4,491-foot (1,369 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.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Calico Peaks". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Calico Peak". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey.
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