Volcano Peak

Volcano Peak is a summit in the U.S. state of Nevada.[1] The elevation is 6,568 feet (2,002 m).[1]

Volcano Peak was so named on account of volcanic rock near the summit.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Volcano Peak
  2. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 53.

Coordinates: 38°30′05″N 118°05′18″W / 38.50139°N 118.08833°W / 38.50139; -118.08833

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