Palmetto Mountains

Palmetto Mountains

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Location of Palmetto Mountains in Nevada [1]

Highest point
Peak Blue Dick Benchmark
Elevation 2,831 m (9,288 ft)
Geography
Country United States
State Nevada
District Esmeralda County
Range coordinates 37°28′36″N 117°34′27″W / 37.4766°N 117.5743°WCoordinates: 37°28′36″N 117°34′27″W / 37.4766°N 117.5743°W
Topo map USGS Magruder Mountain

The Palmetto Mountains are a mountain range in Esmeralda County, Nevada.[1] The Lida Mining District and Lida, Nevada are located in the range.

The mountains are east of the Sylvania Mountains and north of the Slate Range and Death Valley. It is a sub-range of the Silver Peak Range further northwest. Blue Dick Benchmark, at 9,289 ft above sea level, is the highest point of the Palmettos.

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