Bodie Mountains facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bodie Mountains |
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 Location in Nevada
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,269 m (7,444 ft) |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| District | Mineral County |
| Range coordinates | 38°17′21.715″N 118°52′12.505″W / 38.28936528°N 118.87014028°W |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Hicks |
The Bodie Mountains are a mountain range located mostly in western Mineral County, Nevada. These mountains also extend westward into Mono County, California. In California, they are known as the Bodie Hills. This area is famous for the historic mining town of Bodie, California. The very tall Sierra Nevada mountains are located to the west of the Bodie Mountains.
Exploring the Bodie Mountains
The Bodie Mountains are a great place to explore nature and history. They are part of the Great Basin, a large dry region in the western United States. The highest point in the Bodie Mountains is about 2,269 meters (7,444 feet) tall.
Bodie State Historic Park
The old mining town of Bodie, California is now a special place called Bodie State Historic Park. It is a preserved ghost town, which means it's a town that was once busy but is now mostly empty. It looks much like it did when people lived there.
Bodie State Historic Park is also a National Historic Landmark. This means it's a very important historical site in the United States. You can visit Bodie and see the old buildings and learn about life during the gold rush era. Roads lead to Bodie and beyond, making it easy to explore the Bodie Mountains and Hills.
