Tobin Range facts for kids
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West side of the Tobin Range showing the 1915 earthquake scarp as an irregular white line along the mountain base
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Tobin |
| Elevation | 2,973 m (9,754 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 32.5 mi (52.3 km) NNE |
| Width | 6 mi (9.7 km) |
| Geography | |
 Location in Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| District | Pershing County |
| Range coordinates | 40°26′17″N 117°30′42″W / 40.43806°N 117.51167°W |
| Topo map | USGS Fish Creek Mts, NV and Winnemucca, NV 30x60 minute |
The Tobin Range is a mountain range located in eastern Pershing County, Nevada. It is a long, straight mountain range, typical of the "basin and range" type of landform. This means it's one of many parallel mountain ranges separated by flat valleys. The Tobin Range stretches about 32.5 miles (52 kilometers) long and 6 miles (10 kilometers) wide. It runs from the north-northeast to the south-southwest.
The highest point in the range is Mount Tobin. This mountain stands tall at 9,754 feet (2,973 meters) above sea level. It really stands out in the area around it.
Where is the Tobin Range?
The Tobin Range has several mountain neighbors. To the north, Smelser Pass separates it from Buffalo Mountain in Humboldt County. To the northeast, the wide Buffalo Valley lies between it and the Battle Mountains in Lander County.
To the east and southeast, you'll find the Fish Creek Mountains and the smaller Augusta Mountains. If you look to the west and southwest, across Pleasant Valley, you will see the East Range and the Stillwater Range. Finally, to the northwest is the Sonoma Range, also in Humboldt County.
A Big Earthquake!
In 1915, a powerful earthquake called the 1915 Pleasant Valley earthquake shook the area. This earthquake caused dramatic changes along the western side of the Tobin Range. It created large cracks and steps in the ground, called fault scarps. Some of these steps were as high as 19 feet (5.8 meters)! This shows how much the earth moved during that big event.
How it Got its Name
The Tobin Range was named after a person named Clement L. Tobin.
