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| name = Old Woman Mountains |
| name = Old Woman Mountains |
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| category = Mountain Range |
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| photo = Old Woman Meteorite.JPG |
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| photo_caption = Old Woman Meteorite |
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| country = United States |
| country = United States |
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| state = California |
| state = California |
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| region = [[Mojave Desert]] |
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| district = [[San Bernardino County, California|San Bernardino County]] |
| district = [[San Bernardino County, California|San Bernardino County]] |
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| topo_map = Sheep Camp Spring |
| topo_map = Sheep Camp Spring |
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| topo_maker = [[USGS]] |
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| range_coordinates = {{coord|34|27|0|N|115|12|3|W|type:mountain_scale:300000|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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| lat_d = 34 | lat_m = 27 | lat_s = 0.014 | lat_NS = N |
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| long_d = 115 | long_m = 12 | long_s = 2.919 | long_EW = W |
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| elevation_m = 899 |
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| timezone = [[Pacific Standard Time|Pacific]] | utc_offset = -8 |
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| map =California |
| map = California |
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| map_caption = location of Old Woman Mountains in [[California]] |
| map_caption = location of Old Woman Mountains in [[California]]<ref name="gnis">{{cite gnis|id=255677|name=Old Woman Mountains|accessdate=2009-05-04}}</ref> |
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The '''Old Woman Mountains''' are located south of the town of [[Essex, California]], and north of Danby Dry Lake. The range reaches an elevation of {{convert| |
The '''Old Woman Mountains''' are located south of the town of [[Essex, San Bernardino County, California|Essex, California]], and north of Danby Dry Lake. The range reaches an elevation of {{convert|5325|ft|m}} at the west end (Old Woman Mountain), and lies in [[San Bernardino County]] in the [[Mojave Desert]]. |
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==Geography== |
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The mountain range is approximately {{convert|15|mi|km}} wide east to west at the widest point, and {{convert|25|mi|km}} in length from north to south. The mountains receive very little precipitation, with just 4-10 |
The mountain range is approximately {{convert|15|mi|km}} wide east to west at the widest point, and {{convert|25|mi|km}} in length from north to south. The mountains receive very little precipitation, with just 4-10 inches of rain falling in a normal year. The Old Woman Statue, a prominent rock formation, is found on the eastern side of the range about two miles (3 km) south of Paramount Spring. |
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The [[Old Woman Mountains Wilderness]] Area, with many natural features, protects much of the range for recreation.<ref>[http://www.blm.gov/ca/needles/owoman.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060930035009/http://www.blm.gov/ca/needles/owoman.html |date=September 30, 2006 }}</ref> |
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==Flora and fauna== |
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The lower elevations of the range are dominated by [[Creosote bush]] scrub, with juniper-pinyon woodland found in the higher elevations. The dry washes are characterized by [[Acacia greggii|catclaw acacia]], [[cheesebush]], [[Desert Lavender|desert lavender]], little-leaf ratany, and desert almond. |
The lower elevations of the range are dominated by [[Creosote bush]] scrub, with juniper-pinyon woodland found in the higher elevations. The dry washes are characterized by [[Acacia greggii|catclaw acacia]], [[cheesebush]], [[Desert Lavender|desert lavender]], little-leaf ratany, and desert almond. |
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Numerous [[Bird of prey|raptor]] [[species]] are likely to be found in the area; including prairie falcons, [[red-tailed hawk]]s, [[golden eagle]]s, [[Cooper's hawk]]s, [[American kestrel]]s, as well as several species of [[owl]]s. The washes and canyons provide good habitat for several species of songbirds, and the bird densities and diversity is further enhanced by the presence of the known 24 springs and seeps. |
Numerous [[Bird of prey|raptor]] [[species]] are likely to be found in the area; including prairie falcons, [[red-tailed hawk]]s, [[golden eagle]]s, [[Cooper's hawk]]s, [[American kestrel]]s, as well as several species of [[owl]]s. The washes and canyons provide good habitat for several species of songbirds, and the bird densities and diversity is further enhanced by the presence of the known 24 springs and seeps. |
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==History== |
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The mountains were the discovery site of the [[Old Woman Meteorite]], the largest meteorite ever found in the state. The meteorite is now on display at the Desert Information Center in [[Barstow, California]]. |
The mountains were the discovery site of the [[Old Woman Meteorite]], the largest meteorite ever found in the state. The meteorite is now on display at the Desert Information Center in [[Barstow, California]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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⚫ | *Adventuring in the California Desert, Lynne Foster, [[Sierra Club Books]], 1987 ({{ISBN|0-87156-721-0}}) |
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*Part of this article incorporates text from the [[Bureau of Land Management]], which is in the [[Public domain]]. |
*Part of this article incorporates text from the [[Bureau of Land Management]], which is in the [[Public domain]]. |
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*California Road and Recreation Atlas, 2005, pg.107 |
*California Road and Recreation Atlas, 2005, pg.107 |
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*[http://www.blm.gov/ca/needles/owoman.html "Old Woman Mountains Wilderness", Bureau of Land Management] |
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*[http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&WID=427 |
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*Adventuring in the California Desert, Lynne Foster, Sierra Club Books, 1987 (ISBN |
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==External links== |
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* {{official website|http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/wilderness/wa/areas/old_woman_mountains.html }} |
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[[Category:San Bernardino County, California]] |
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⚫ | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20141111052951/http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&WID=427 Wilderness.net: Old Woman Mountains Wilderness Area] |
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[[Category:Protected areas of the Mojave Desert]] |
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Old Woman Meteorite
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 899 m (2,949 ft) |
Geography | |
location of Old Woman Mountains in California[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
Region | Mojave Desert |
District | San Bernardino County |
Range coordinates | 34°27′0″N 115°12′3″W / 34.45000°N 115.20083°W / 34.45000; -115.20083 |
Topo map | USGS Sheep Camp Spring |
The Old Woman Mountains are located south of the town of Essex, California, and north of Danby Dry Lake. The range reaches an elevation of 5,325 feet (1,623 m) at the west end (Old Woman Mountain), and lies in San Bernardino County in the Mojave Desert.
The mountain range is approximately 15 miles (24 km) wide east to west at the widest point, and 25 miles (40 km) in length from north to south. The mountains receive very little precipitation, with just 4-10 inches of rain falling in a normal year. The Old Woman Statue, a prominent rock formation, is found on the eastern side of the range about two miles (3 km) south of Paramount Spring.
The Old Woman Mountains Wilderness Area, with many natural features, protects much of the range for recreation.[2]
The lower elevations of the range are dominated by Creosote bush scrub, with juniper-pinyon woodland found in the higher elevations. The dry washes are characterized by catclaw acacia, cheesebush, desert lavender, little-leaf ratany, and desert almond.
Animals found in the mountains include: bighorn sheep, mule deer, bobcats, cougars, coyotes, black-tailed jackrabbits, ground squirrels, kangaroo rats, and several species of lizards.
Numerous raptor species are likely to be found in the area; including prairie falcons, red-tailed hawks, golden eagles, Cooper's hawks, American kestrels, as well as several species of owls. The washes and canyons provide good habitat for several species of songbirds, and the bird densities and diversity is further enhanced by the presence of the known 24 springs and seeps.
The mountains were the discovery site of the Old Woman Meteorite, the largest meteorite ever found in the state. The meteorite is now on display at the Desert Information Center in Barstow, California.