Darwin Hills

The Darwin Hills are a mountain range in Inyo County, California,[1] situated near the Argus Range, Panamint Range, and Inyo Mountains. Darwin Falls and the Darwin Falls Wilderness are located in the Darwin Hills. They were named after Dr. Darwin French, a local rancher, miner and explorer. At 6,010 feet (1,832 m), the summit of Ophir Mountain is the highest point of the Darwin Hills.[2]

Darwin Hills
Ophir Mountain, the highest point in the Darwin Hills.
Highest point
PeakOphir Mountain
Elevation1,832 m (6,010 ft)
Geography
Location of Darwin Hills in California[1]
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
DistrictInyo County
Range coordinates36°17′24.787″N 117°35′56.247″W
Topo mapUSGS Darwin

See also

  • North American desert flora
  • Protected areas of the Mojave Desert

References


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