Mount Manchester facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Manchester |
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View looking west
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) NAVD 88 |
| Geography | |
| Location | San Bernardino County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Dead Mountains |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Mount Manchester is a tall mountain peak in the Dead Mountains. It is the highest point in this mountain range. You can find it in the very northeastern part of San Bernardino County, California. This area is part of the Mojave Desert, a large and dry region.
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Exploring the Dead Mountains Wilderness
Mount Manchester is the highest point within a special protected area. This area is called the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wilderness. A wilderness area is a place kept wild and natural. It is protected from development and human changes. The BLM helps manage and protect these lands.
Where are the Dead Mountains?
The Dead Mountains are located in a unique spot. To the east, they are next to the Colorado River. This is a very famous and long river. To the west, the mountains border a dry riverbed called Piute Wash. This wash is part of the Piute Valley. A "wash" is a dry streambed that only has water after heavy rain.
Water Flow in Piute Wash
The Piute Wash usually flows south. But when it reaches the southern end of the Dead Mountains, it turns east. It then travels about 8 miles (13 km) before joining the Colorado River. This shows how water, even in a desert, finds its way to larger rivers.
Images for kids
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Mount Manchester, seen from the southeast. This view is from the base of a wash and an alluvial fan. An alluvial fan is a fan-shaped deposit of sediment formed by flowing water. This spot is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Needles, California.
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A closer look from the southeast. This photo was taken from River Road, on the west bank of the Colorado River. The tall, pointed peak northeast of Mount Manchester helps identify the location.
