| Blow Sand Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,412 m (4,633 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| District | Churchill County |
| Range coordinates | 39°10′35.714″N118°38′57.511″W / 39.17658722°N 118.64930861°W Coordinates: 39°10′35.714″N118°38′57.511″W / 39.17658722°N 118.64930861°W |
| Topo map | USGS Allen Springs |
The Blow Sand Mountains are a mountain range in Churchill County, Nevada. [1]
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