| Ibex Hills | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,263 m (4,144 ft) |
| Geography | |
  Location of Ibex Hills in California [1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | Inyo County |
| Range coordinates | 35°51′53.868″N116°24′48.108″W / 35.86496333°N 116.41336333°W Coordinates: 35°51′53.868″N116°24′48.108″W / 35.86496333°N 116.41336333°W |
| Topo map | USGS Ibex Spring |
The Ibex Hills are a mountain range in Inyo County, California. [1]
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