Ely Springs Range

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Ely Springs Range
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Location of Ely Springs Range in Nevada [1]
Highest point
Elevation 2,047 m (6,716 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
State Nevada
District Lincoln County
Range coordinates 37°56′37.864″N114°40′18.004″W / 37.94385111°N 114.67166778°W / 37.94385111; -114.67166778 Coordinates: 37°56′37.864″N114°40′18.004″W / 37.94385111°N 114.67166778°W / 37.94385111; -114.67166778
Topo map USGS  Ely Springs
Geology
Age of rock Paleozoic Era
Type of rock Dolomite

The Ely Springs Range is a mountain range located in Lincoln County, southeastern Nevada. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ely Springs Range". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2009-05-04.