Mount Orizaba

Mount Orizaba is the highest peak on Santa Catalina Island, California, United States. The summit is at 2,097 feet (639 m).[1] On January 10, 1949, 8 inches (200 mm) of snow fell on the mountain.[3] There is an FAA VORTAC installation at the summit.[4] It is named after Pico de Orizaba, the tallest peak in Mexico.

For the tallest mountain in Mexico, see Pico de Orizaba.
Mount Orizaba
Highest point
Elevation2,127 ft (648 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence2,127 ft (648 m) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates33°22′31″N 118°25′11″W[2]
Geography
Mount Orizaba is located in California
Mount Orizaba
Mount Orizaba
Location on Catalina Island
LocationSanta Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California
Topo mapUSGS Santa Catalina North

References
  1. "Mount Orizaba, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-05-08.
  2. "High Mountain Reset". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2011-05-08.
  3. "A History of Significant Weather Events in Southern California" (PDF). National Weather Service. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
  4. "SANTA CATALINA VORTAC". Pilotnav. Dauntless Aviation. Retrieved 10 June 2021.


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