Candelaria Hills
| Candelaria Hills | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Miller Mountain (Nevada) |
| Elevation | 1,861 m (6,106 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| District | Mineral County |
| Topo map | USGS Candelaria |
The Candelaria Hills are a mountain range in Mineral County, Nevada.[1] The highest peak is Miller Mountain which was the location of "Borax" Smith's board-and-batten cabin where he lived when he discovered a rich borax deposit at nearby Teel's Marsh.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Candelaria Hills". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ "Miller Mountain (Nevada)". MountainXone.com.
- ^ Hildebrand, GH. (1982) Borax Pioneer: Francis Marion Smith. San Diego: Howell-North Books. p 17 ISBN 0-8310-7148-6
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