Hexie Mountains

Hexie Mountains
Hexie Mountains seen from the north
Highest point
Elevation	1,167 m (3,829 ft)
Coordinates	33°53′12.039″N115°57′20.992″W / 33.88667750°N 115.95583111°W / 33.88667750; -115.95583111
Geography
Hexie Mountains location of Hexie Mountains in California [1] Show map of California Hexie Mountains Hexie Mountains (the United States) Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	California
District	Riverside County
Range coordinates	33°53′12″N115°57′21″W / 33.88667°N 115.95583°W / 33.88667; -115.95583
Borders on	Eagle Mountains
Topo map	USGS  Fried Liver Wash

The Hexie Mountains are a desert mountain range located in Joshua Tree National Park, in southern California.

Geography

The range is located in the higher northern Mojave Desert area of the park. ^[2] They are north of the Cottonwood Mountains, and south of the Pinto Mountains. The Eagle Mountains lie to the east of the Hexie Mountains. ^[3]

Natural history

Numerous washes drain the Hexie Mountains, including Porcupine Wash and Fried Liver Wash. These host a mixture of low and high desert animals and plants. A herd of desert bighorn sheep also live there.

History

There were attempts to mine and mill gold at many sites, including Ruby Lee Mill, and none were successful. Native petroglyphs can also be found in the Hexie Mountains.

'Hexie Mountains' is the title of the eleventh song on the sophomore album Bronco by country artist Orville Peck.

References

1. "Hexie Mountains". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 2009-05-04.
2. Gerber, Words by Joan Page McKenna | Photographs by Lance. "Rocks of Ages". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
3. "Spend Winter in Joshua Tree National Park". Backpacker. 2017-11-21. Retrieved 2021-03-26.