Alvord Mountain

Alvord Mountain
Location of Alvord Mountain in California [1]
Highest point
Elevation 1,052 m (3,451 ft)
Geography
Country United States
State California
District San Bernardino County
Range coordinates 35°5′50.930″N 116°37′9.105″W / 35.09748056°N 116.61919583°W / 35.09748056; -116.61919583Coordinates: 35°5′50.930″N 116°37′9.105″W / 35.09748056°N 116.61919583°W / 35.09748056; -116.61919583
Topo map USGS Alvord Mountain East

Alvord Mountain is a mountain range in San Bernardino County, California. The mountain was named for Charles Alvord, who prospected in the area of the mountain between 1860 and 1862. It is located 17.5 miles northeast of Yermo, California.[1]

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.[2]:12–13

References

  1. 1 2 "Alvord Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. ↑ 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.


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