Santa Susana Mountains facts for kids
Map of the mountain ranges surrounding the Los Angeles basin, as well as part of the Central Valley.
The Santa Susana Mountains are a mountain range located in southern California, in the United States. These mountains are found just north of the big city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles River. To their south is the Santa Clara River. The western part of the Santa Susana Mountains is in Ventura County, while the eastern part is in Los Angeles County.
These mountains are an important natural area. They form a natural barrier between the San Fernando Valley and the Simi Valley. They are also home to many different plants and animals.
Images for kids
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California chaparral in Aliso Canyon, Santa Susana Mountains
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The Santa Susana Mountains are shown on the seal of nearby California State University, Northridge.
See also
In Spanish: Sierra de Santa Susana para niños
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