Bell Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,848 ft (563 m) NGVD 29 [1] |
Prominence | 363 ft (111 m) [1] |
Coordinates | 33°39′32″N117°09′07″W / 33.659000392°N 117.151845797°W [2] |
Geography | |
Location | Riverside County, California, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Romoland |
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