Geology

Volcanic Hills

Esmeralda County, NV

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Named volcanic range on the Fish Lake Valley side of Esmeralda County—dark hills and rhyolitic ground between the White Mountains front and the Silver Peak country. A compact geology stop for desert volcanics without reusing Boundary Peak, Piper Peak, or Montezuma Peak pins.

Field facts

RegionEsmeralda County, NV
Coordinates37.9755, -118.1046
FeatureVolcanic range
SettingFish Lake Valley east flank
AccessDirt roads / cross-country
RegionEsmeralda high desert

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