Crystal Peak is a prominent peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains in southwest Santa Clara County, California, United States. The landmark lies 10 mi (16 km) west of Morgan Hill, and approximately 0.5 mi (1 km) northeast of Loma Prieta. It is the second highest peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The headwaters of Llagas Creek originate on the eastern flank of the peak, and flow southward before merging with the Pajaro River at the San Benito County line.
| Crystal Peak | |
|---|---|
 Crystal Peak seen from the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,592 ft (1,095 m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Coordinates | 37°06′48″N 121°50′09″W / 37.1132806°N 121.8357866°W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Crystal Peak Location in California  Crystal Peak Crystal Peak (the United States) | |
| Location | Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| Parent range | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Loma Prieta |
History
editThe summit was named for the radio communications facility on the peak and to commemorate early crystal radio development.[3][2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Crystal Peak". ListsOfJohn.com. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ a b "Crystal Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Crystal Peak Communications Tower". K-Comm Inc. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
External links
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