Palmetto Mountains
| Palmetto Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Blue Dick Benchmark |
| Elevation | 2,831 m (9,288 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| District | Esmeralda County |
| Range coordinates | 37°28′36″N 117°34′27″W / 37.4766°N 117.5743°WCoordinates: 37°28′36″N 117°34′27″W / 37.4766°N 117.5743°W |
| Topo map | USGS Magruder Mountain |
The Palmetto Mountains are a mountain range in Esmeralda County, Nevada.[1] The Lida Mining District and Lida, Nevada are located in the range.
The mountains are east of the Sylvania Mountains and north of the Slate Range and Death Valley. It is a sub-range of the Silver Peak Range further northwest. Blue Dick Benchmark, at 9,289 ft above sea level, is the highest point of the Palmettos.
References
- 1 2 "Palmetto Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
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