Newberry Mountains (California)

For the mountains with the same name in Nevada see Newberry Mountains (Nevada).
Newberry Mountains
location of Newberry Mountains in California[1]
Highest point
Elevation 1,217 m (3,993 ft)
Geography
Country United States
State California
District San Bernardino County
Range coordinates 34°46′29.963″N 116°43′33.114″W / 34.77498972°N 116.72586500°W / 34.77498972; -116.72586500Coordinates: 34°46′29.963″N 116°43′33.114″W / 34.77498972°N 116.72586500°W / 34.77498972; -116.72586500
Topo map USGS Newberry Springs

The Newberry Mountains of California are located southeast of Barstow in the Mojave Desert, in San Bernardino County, California. The Rodman Mountains lie to the southeast of the range, while the Ord Mountains lie to the southwest.

Historic U.S. Route 66 and contemporary Interstate 40, along with Newberry Springs, California are just to the north.

Newberry Mountains Wilderness Area

The range is home to the Newberry Mountains Wilderness.[2] The Azucar Mine is in the mountains also.[3]

Notes

  1. ↑ "Newberry Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. ↑ http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/wilderness/newberry_mountains.html . accessed 6/16/2014
  3. ↑ http://www.mindat.org/loc-88024.html . accessed 6/20/2010

References

  • Allan, Stuart (2005). California Road and Recreation Atlas. Benchmark Maps. p. 105. ISBN 0-929591-80-1.


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