Big Valley Mountains
Appearance
Big Valley Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Widow Mountain |
Elevation | 1,927 m (6,322 ft) |
Coordinates | 41°09′34″N 121°17′50″W / 41.1595228°N 121.2971027°W[1] |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
Counties | Lassen, Modoc and Siskiyou |
Range coordinates | 41°09′35″N 121°17′49″W / 41.1596036°N 121.2969096°W[2] |
Topo map | USGS Day |
The Big Valley Mountains are a mountain range that span northwest Lassen County, southwest Modoc County, and southeast Siskiyou County.[2] The tallest peak in this range is Widow Mountain, which stands at 1,927 m (6,322 ft) in Lassen County.[1] The range is host to many springs that feed local creeks and reservoirs.
The communities of White Horse, Day, Lookout Junction, and Nubieber are located at or near the edges of this range.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Widow Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ a b "Big Valley Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.