Big Valley Mountains
Big Valley Mountains is located in California
Big Valley Mountains
Big Valley Mountains
Location of Big Valley Mountains in California[1]
Highest point
PeakWidow Mountain
Elevation1,927 m (6,322 ft)
Coordinates41°9′34.61″N 121°17′48.92″W / 41.1596139°N 121.2969222°W / 41.1596139; -121.2969222
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
DistrictLassen County
Topo mapUSGS Day

The Big Valley Mountains are a mountain range that span northwest Lassen County, southwest Modoc County, and southeast Siskiyou County.[1] The tallest peak in this range is Widow Mountain, which stands at 1,927 m (6,322 ft.) in Lassen County.[2] 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

  1. 1 2 "Big Valley Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. "Widow Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2021-07-17.


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