| Peak 9980 | |
|---|---|
  Peak 9980 Location in California  Peak 9980 Peak 9980 (the United States) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,980 ft (3,040 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,700 ft (520 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 35°55′54″N118°19′53″W / 35.93167°N 118.33139°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Tulare County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
Peak 9980 is a mountain in the Sierra Nevada of Tulare County, California.
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