Diamond Mountains (California)

This article is about the California mountain range. For the Nevada range, see Diamond Mountains.
Diamond Mountains

Location of Thompson Peak in the Diamond Mountains

Highest point
Elevation 7,687 ft (2,343 m) 
Geography
Location Thompson Peak
Country United States
State California
Region northern Sierra Crest
County Plumas County
Range coordinates 40°15′41″N 120°33′27″W / 40.2613°N 120.5574°W / 40.2613; -120.5574Coordinates: 40°15′41″N 120°33′27″W / 40.2613°N 120.5574°W / 40.2613; -120.5574 
Parent range Sierra Nevada (U.S.)
Borders on SW of Honey Lake Valley
Topo map USGS Janesville

The Diamond Mountains are a mountain range in Plumas County, California,[1] which includes several named points on the Sierra Crest (e.g., Thompson Peak, Beckwourth Pass).

References

  1. ↑ "Diamond Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-05-04.


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