Alvord Mountain

Summary

Alvord Mountain is a mountain range in San Bernardino County, California. The mountain was named after Charles Alvord, who prospected in the area of the mountain between 1860 and 1862. It is located 17.5 miles northeast of Yermo, California.[1]

Alvord Mountain
Alvord Mountain is located in California
Alvord Mountain
Location of Alvord Mountain in California[1]
Highest point
Elevation1,052 m (3,451 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
DistrictSan Bernardino County
Range coordinates35°5′50.930″N 116°37′9.105″W / 35.09748056°N 116.61919583°W / 35.09748056; -116.61919583
Topo mapUSGS Alvord Mountain East

History edit

The Old Spanish Trail crossed Alvord Mountain at Impassable Pass, at the head of Spanish Canyon on its route between Bitter Spring and the Mojave River.[2]: 12–13 

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Alvord Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. ^ Lyman, Edward Leo, The Overland Journey From Utah to California, Wagon Travel from the City of Saints to the City of Angels, University of Nevada Press, 2004.