Geology

Volcano Peak

Inyo County, CA

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Prominent basaltic peak in the Coso Volcanic Field east of US-395 near Little Lake / Fossil Falls country. Part of the young volcanic landscape that fed lava flows into the ancestral Owens River system — a high-standing landmark for desert geology touring between Ridgecrest and Lone Pine, separate from the polished basalt potholes at Fossil Falls ACEC.

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RegionInyo County, CA
Coordinates35.9559, -117.8315
FieldCoso Volcanic Field
FeatureBasaltic volcanic peak / cinder landscape
NearbyFossil Falls ACEC, Red Hill cinder cone, Little Lake
ManagerBLM / mixed public land approaches

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