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Darwin Hills

Coordinates: 36°17′24.787″N 117°35′56.247″W / 36.29021861°N 117.59895750°W / 36.29021861; -117.59895750
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Darwin Hills
Photo of Ophir Mountain.
Ophir Mountain, the highest point in the Darwin Hills.
Highest point
PeakOphir Mountain
Elevation1,832 m (6,010 ft)
Geography
Darwin Hills is located in California
Darwin Hills
Darwin Hills
Location of Darwin Hills in California[1]
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
DistrictInyo County
Range coordinates36°17′24.787″N 117°35′56.247″W / 36.29021861°N 117.59895750°W / 36.29021861; -117.59895750
Topo mapUSGS Darwin

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Darwin Hills". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-10-12.
  2. ^ "Ophir Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-10-12.