Calico Peaks Explained

Calico Peaks
Country:United States
State:California
Region:Mojave Desert
District:San Bernardino County
& Inyo County
Topo Map:Salsberry Peak, Yermo
Topo Maker:USGS
Parent:Calico Mountains
Range Coordinates:35.9844°N -116.4836°W
Highest:Calico Peak
Elevation Ft:4542
Elevation Ref:[1]
Coordinates:34.9955°N -116.8384°W
Map:California
Map Relief:yes
Map Size:220

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. They are located just north of Barstow, Yermo, and Interstate 15.

Peaks

Calico Peak is 4542feet in elevation in the San Bernardino County portion.[1]

Features

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.

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Notes and References

  1. EV4098 . Calico . 2014-02-26.