Devils Hole Hills

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Devils Hole Hills
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Location of Devils Hole Hills in Nevada [1]
Highest point
Elevation 994 m (3,261 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
District Nye County
Range coordinates 36°19′39.849″N116°10′50.123″W / 36.32773583°N 116.18058972°W / 36.32773583; -116.18058972 Coordinates: 36°19′39.849″N116°10′50.123″W / 36.32773583°N 116.18058972°W / 36.32773583; -116.18058972
Topo map USGS  High Peak

The Devils Hole Hills are a mountain range in Nye County, Nevada. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Devils Hole Hills". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2009-05-04.