Brawley Peaks

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Brawley Peaks
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Brawley Peaks
Location of Brawley Peaks in California [1]
Highest point
Elevation 2,832 m (9,291 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
District Mono County
Range coordinates 38°14′11.709″N118°56′3.508″W / 38.23658583°N 118.93430778°W / 38.23658583; -118.93430778
Topo map USGS  Kirkwood Spring

The Brawley Peaks are a mountain range in Mono County, California. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Brawley Peaks". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 2009-05-04.