Long Buttes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Long Buttes |
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 Location in California
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,120 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | Los Angeles County |
| Range coordinates | 34°43′48.949″N 117°48′38.229″W / 34.73026361°N 117.81061917°W |
| Topo map | USGS Hi Vista |
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| Type of rock | Butte |
The Long Buttes are a group of low, flat-topped hills called buttes. They are found in the western part of the Mojave Desert in Los Angeles County, California. These unique landforms stand out in the desert landscape.
What Are the Long Buttes?
The Long Buttes are a small mountain range. They are not tall, towering mountains, but rather a collection of buttes. A butte is a type of hill that has steep sides and a flat top. Think of it like a natural tower or a small plateau. The highest point in the Long Buttes is about 950 meters (or 3,117 feet) above sea level.
Where Are the Long Buttes Located?
The Long Buttes are located in the Mojave Desert, which is a large desert area mostly in southeastern California and parts of Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. Specifically, these buttes are in Los Angeles County, California. Even though Los Angeles County is known for its big cities, it also has large areas of desert and mountains. The Long Buttes are in the less populated, eastern part of the county.
The Mojave Desert Environment
The area around the Long Buttes is part of the Mojave Desert. This desert is known for its hot summers and cool winters. It doesn't get much rain, so the plants and animals living there are specially adapted to dry conditions. You might find plants like Joshua trees, cacti, and various desert shrubs. Animals like lizards, snakes, coyotes, and jackrabbits also call this desert home. The buttes themselves provide unique habitats for some of these species.
