Beacon Hill (California) facts for kids
Beacon Hill, once known as Chocolate Drop Mountain, is a significant hill located in Norco, California. It stands as the tallest point among a group of granite hills that surround and extend northeast from Lake Norconian. This area is found in the far northwest part of the Temescal Mountains.
Quick facts for kids Beacon Hill |
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 Beacon Hill
Location in California
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,019 ft (311 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Riverside County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Temescal Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Corona North, CA |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cretaceous |
| Mountain type | Granitic |
Why is it Called Beacon Hill?
Beacon Hill got its name from a special lighthouse that was built on its top. A man named Rex Clark, who owned the famous Norconian Resort nearby, wanted to make his resort more noticeable.
Around 1929, he decided to build a tall lighthouse, about 38 feet high, right on top of the hill. This lighthouse had a very powerful light that spun around, like a beacon. This bright light helped people find the resort and gave the hill its new name, Beacon Hill. Before that, it was known as Chocolate Drop Mountain.
Where is Beacon Hill Located?
Beacon Hill is located in Riverside County, California, in the U.S.. It is part of the Temescal Mountains range. The hill is made of a type of rock called granite, which formed a very long time ago during the Cretaceous period. Its highest point is about 1,019 feet (311 meters) above sea level.
