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Hexie Mountains
Hexie Mountains Joshua Tree National Park.jpg
Hexie Mountains seen from the north
Highest point
Elevation 1,167 m (3,829 ft)
Geography
Hexie Mountains is located in California
Hexie Mountains
Location in California
Hexie Mountains is located in the United States
Hexie Mountains
Location in the United States
Country United States
State California
District Riverside County
Range coordinates 33°53′12″N 115°57′21″W / 33.88667°N 115.95583°W / 33.88667; -115.95583
Borders on Eagle Mountains
Topo map USGS Fried Liver Wash

The Hexie Mountains are a desert mountain range located in Joshua Tree National Park, in southern California.

Geography

The range is located in the higher northern Mojave Desert area of the park. They are north of the Cottonwood Mountains, and south of the Pinto Mountains. The Eagle Mountains lie to the east of the Hexie Mountains.

Natural history

Numerous washes drain the Hexie Mountains, including Porcupine Wash and Fried Liver Wash. These host a mixture of low and high desert animals and plants. A herd of desert bighorn sheep also live there.

History

There were attempts to mine and mill gold at many sites, including Ruby Lee Mill, and none were successful. Native petroglyphs can also be found in the Hexie Mountains.

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