Alvord Mountain Explained

Alvord Mountain
Country:United States
State:California
District:San Bernardino County
Topo Map:Alvord Mountain East
Topo Maker:USGS
Range Coordinates:35.0975°N -116.6192°W
Elevation M:1052
Map:California
Map Relief:yes
Map Size:220

Alvord Mountain is a mountain range in San Bernardino County, California. The mountain was named after Charles Alvord, who prospected in the area of the mountain between 1860 and 1862. It is located 17.5 miles northeast of Yermo, California.

History

The Old Spanish Trail crossed Alvord Mountain at Impassable Pass, at the head of Spanish Canyon on its route between Bitter Spring and the Mojave River.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Lyman, Edward Leo, The Overland Journey From Utah to California, Wagon Travel from the City of Saints to the City of Angels, University of Nevada Press, 2004.