Weepah Hills | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,068 m (6,785 ft) |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | Nevada |
District | Esmeralda County |
Range coordinates | 37°54′57.754″N117°31′34.329″W / 37.91604278°N 117.52620250°W |
Topo map | USGS Weepah |
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