List of mountain ranges of the Lower Colorado River Valley Facts for Kids

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The Lower Colorado River Valley is a special place in the western United States. It's home to many amazing mountain ranges! This area is different from the Rio Grande Valley, which is further east.

The Colorado River flows from north to south, splitting the land into two main sides. On the west side of the river, you'll find parts of southern Nevada, southeast California, and a bit of northwestern Mexico (Baja California). On the east side, you'll find Arizona and a part of Sonora, Mexico.

Exploring the Mountains of the Lower Colorado River Valley
- Mountains on the West Side of the River
- Mountains on the East Side of the River
Alphabetical Lists of Mountains
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Exploring the Mountains of the Lower Colorado River Valley

The mountains listed here are either right next to the Colorado River or are found in the valleys and plains nearby. Even though the river flows north to south, some mountain ranges run east-west or northwest-southeast. This is because of how the land was formed long ago by faults in the Basin and Range Province.

Mountains on the West Side of the River

These mountains are located on the west side of the Colorado River, mainly in Nevada and California. This area includes parts of the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert.

Nevada's West Bank Mountains
- Eldorado Mountains: These mountains are near Boulder City, Nevada. You can find El Dorado Canyon here, which is a historic mining area.
- Newberry Mountains (Nevada): Located close to the river, these mountains are known for Pyramid Canyon.
- Dead Mountains: These mountains are right on the border between California and Nevada.
- Piute Range: This range stretches across both California and Nevada. It's near Lanfair Valley.
- New York Mountains: Part of the Mojave National Preserve, these mountains are also on the California-Nevada border.

California's West Bank Mountains
- Sacramento Mountains (California): These mountains are found in California, near the river.
- Chemehuevi Mountains: Located near the Chemehuevi Valley, these mountains are a notable feature of the area.
- Turtle Mountains (California): These mountains are a large range in the California desert.
- Whipple Mountains: Another significant range in California, close to the river.
- Riverside Mountains: These mountains are found in California, not far from the river.
- Big Maria Mountains: A prominent range in California.
- Little Maria Mountains: Often mentioned with the Big Maria Mountains, these are also in California.
- McCoy Mountains: These mountains are located near the Palo Verde Valley.
- Mule Mountains (California): Found in California, these mountains are part of the desert landscape.
- Chuckwalla Mountains: A large mountain range in the Colorado Desert of California.
- Chocolate Mountains: These mountains stretch across a big part of the California desert.
- Cargo Muchacho Mountains: Located in the southern part of California's desert, near the Algodones Dunes.
- Pilot Knob (Imperial County, California): A distinctive hill in Imperial County, California, near the river.
- Nopah Range: This range is near the Vidal Valley.

Mountains on the East Side of the River

These mountains are located on the east side of the Colorado River, mostly in Arizona. This region includes parts of the Mojave Desert and the Sonoran Desert.

Arizona's East Bank Mountains
- Black Mountains (Arizona): These are a major range in Arizona, with high points like Mount Wilson. They are near Lake Mead and the Black Canyon of the Colorado.
- Cerbat Mountains: Often grouped with the Black Mountains, these are also in Arizona.
- Black Mesa (western Arizona): This mesa is a southern part of the Black Mountains.
- Hualapai Mountains: Home to Hualapai Mountain, these mountains are a significant feature in Arizona.
- Mohave Mountains: Located in Arizona, near Dutch Flat.
- McCracken Mountains: These mountains are part of the Arizona landscape.
- Poachie Range: Another range found in Arizona.
- Aubrey Hills: These hills are in Arizona.
- Rawhide Mountains: Located near the Bill Williams River and Big Sandy River (Arizona).
- Buckskin Mountains (Arizona): These mountains are home to Buckskin Mountain State Park.
- Plomosa Mountains: Found in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, near La Posa Plain.
- Dome Rock Mountains: These mountains are in Arizona.
- Harcuvar Mountains: Another range in Arizona.
- Kofa Mountains: These mountains are part of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.
- Castle Dome Mountains: Located near the Castle Dome Plain.
- Trigo Mountains: These mountains are in Arizona.
- Chocolate Mountains (Arizona): Not to be confused with the California range, these are in Arizona.
- Laguna Mountains (Arizona): Located near the Gila River.
- Muggins Mountains: These mountains are in Arizona, near the Yuma Desert.
- Gila Mountains: A large range in Yuma County, Arizona.
- Tinajas Altas Mountains: These mountains are in the Lechuguilla Desert of Arizona.
- White Hills (Arizona): Located in Arizona, near the Detrital Plain.

The western side of the Colorado River has more plains, especially in the Colorado Desert and Mojave Desert. You'll find many mountain passes here, like those south of Needles, California (near the Sacramento Mountains (California)) or near Searchlight, Nevada. Only small streams and washes flow from the west into the Colorado River.

List of mountain ranges of the Lower Colorado River Valley facts for kids

Contents

Exploring the Mountains of the Lower Colorado River Valley

Mountains on the West Side of the River

Mountains on the East Side of the River

Alphabetical Lists of Mountains

Nevada Mountains

California Mountains

Arizona Mountains

See also