Needham Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Needham Mountain |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,536 ft (3,821 m) |
| Prominence | 1,880 ft (570 m) |
| Isolation | 6.32 mi (10.17 km) |
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 Needham Mountain
Location in California
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| Location | Tulare County, California, United States |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
Needham Mountain is a tall mountain peak in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. You can find it in Tulare County, California, in the United States. This mountain is located in the southern part of the Sierra Nevada. It sits right in the middle of the beautiful Sequoia National Park.
About Needham Mountain
Needham Mountain is about 6 miles (10 km) east of a place called Mineral King. It's also about 5.6 miles (9 km) northeast of Mount Kaweah. The mountain is quite a distance from Mount Whitney, which is the highest peak in California. Mount Whitney is about 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Needham Mountain.
How Tall is Needham Mountain?
Needham Mountain stands very tall at 12,536 feet (3,821 meters) high. This makes it one of the highest mountains in California! In fact, it's the twentieth highest mountain in the state.
The mountain also has a "prominence" of 1,880 feet (573 meters). Prominence means how much a mountain sticks up from the land around it. Imagine it as how much higher it is than the lowest point connecting it to any taller peak.
Who was James C. Needham?
Needham Mountain was named after an important person named James C. Needham. He was an American congressman. A congressman is a person who helps make laws for the country. James C. Needham served in the United States Congress around the late 1800s and early 1900s.
See also
In Spanish: Needham Mountain para niños
