Desert Mountains
| Desert Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,711 m (5,614 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| District | Lyon County |
| Range coordinates | 39°11′57″N 118°56′41″W / 39.1991°N 118.9446°WCoordinates: 39°11′57″N 118°56′41″W / 39.1991°N 118.9446°W |
| Topo map | USGS Wild Horse Basin |
The Desert Mountains are a mountain range located in west-central Nevada south of the Lahontan Reservoir and north of the town of Yerington. The range includes Cleaver Peak, at 6,711 feet (2,046 m) above sea level. The range is found in Lyon and Churchill Counties. Desert Peak, at 6,404 feet (1,952 m) in elevation, is located in the eastern part of the chain.
References
- ↑ "Desert Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- Nevada Atlas & Gazetteer, 2001, pg. 43
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