Newberry Mountains (California)
| Newberry Mountains | |
|---|---|
Aerial view of the Newberry Mountains | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,217 m (3,993 ft) |
| Geography | |
Newberry Mountains location of Newberry Mountains in California[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | San Bernardino County |
| Range coordinates | 34°46′29.963″N 116°43′33.114″W / 34.77498972°N 116.72586500°W / 34.77498972; -116.72586500 |
| Topo map | USGS Newberry Springs |
The Newberry Mountains of California are located southeast of Barstow in the Mojave Desert, in San Bernardino County, California. The Rodman Mountains lie to the southeast of the range, while the Ord Mountains lie to the southwest.
Historic U.S. Route 66 and contemporary Interstate 40, along with Newberry Springs, California are just to the north.
Newberry Mountains Wilderness Area
The range is home to the Newberry Mountains Wilderness which consists of 26,102 acres. Established in 1994, the wilderness area is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Elevations in the area range from 2,200 feet (670 m) to 5,100 feet (1554 m).[2] The Azucar Mine is in the mountains also.[3]
Notes
- ^ "Newberry Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
- ^ Newberry Mountains Wilderness - Wilderness Connect
- ^ "Azucar Mine, Newberry Springs, Newberry Mountains, Ord Mining District, San Bernardino Co., California, USA". www.mindat.org. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
References
- Allan, Stuart (2005). California Road and Recreation Atlas. Benchmark Maps. p. 105. ISBN 0-929591-80-1.
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