Crystal Peak (Santa Clara County, California)

Crystal Peak is a prominent peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains in southwest Santa Clara County, California, United States. The landmark lies 10 mi (16 km) west of Morgan Hill, and approximately 0.5 mi (1 km) northeast of Loma Prieta. It is the second highest peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The headwaters of Llagas Creek originate on the eastern flank of the peak, and flow southward before merging with the Pajaro River at the San Benito County line.

Crystal Peak
Crystal Peak seen from the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Highest point
Elevation3,592 ft (1,095 m) NGVD 29[1]
Coordinates37°06′48″N 121°50′09″W / 37.1132806°N 121.8357866°W / 37.1132806; -121.8357866[2]
Geography
Crystal Peak is located in California
Crystal Peak
Crystal Peak
Location in California
Crystal Peak is located in the United States
Crystal Peak
Crystal Peak
Crystal Peak (the United States)
LocationSanta Clara County, California, United States
Parent rangeSanta Cruz Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Loma Prieta

History

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The summit was named for the radio communications facility on the peak and to commemorate early crystal radio development.[3][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Crystal Peak". ListsOfJohn.com. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  2. ^ a b "Crystal Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  3. ^ "Crystal Peak Communications Tower". K-Comm Inc. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
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