North Pinyon Mountains

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North Pinyon Mountains
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North Pinyon Mountains
location of North Pinyon Mountains in California [1]
Highest point
Elevation 1,079 m (3,540 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
District San Diego County
Range coordinates 33°5′22.160″N116°23′8.049″W / 33.08948889°N 116.38556917°W / 33.08948889; -116.38556917
Topo map USGS  Earthquake Valley

The North Pinyon Mountains are a mountain range in San Diego County, California, USA. [1]

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References

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