Calico Peaks

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 is located in California
Calico Peaks
Location of Calico Peaks in California[1]
Highest point
PeakCalico Peak
Elevation4,542 ft (1,384 m) NAVD 88[2]
Coordinates34°59′44″N 116°50′18″W[2]
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
RegionMojave Desert
DistrictSan Bernardino County
& Inyo County
Range coordinates35°59′04″N 116°29′01″W
Parent rangeCalico Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Salsberry Peak, Yermo

Peaks

Calico Peak is 4,542 feet (1,384 m)in elevation in the San Bernardino County portion.[2]

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.

References

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