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.
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 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.