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 | |
|---|---|
  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 / 34.995511669°N 116.838416036°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 / 35.9844039°N 116.483646°W |
| Parent range | Calico Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Salsberry Peak, Yermo |
Peaks edit
Calico Peak is 4,542 feet (1,384 m) in elevation in the San Bernardino County portion.[2]
Features edit
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 edit
- ^ a b "Calico Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ a b c "Calico". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
External links edit
- Official Rainbow Basin Natural Area website
- Calico Ghost Town website
- "Calico Peak, California". Peakbagger.com.
- "Calico Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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