Volcan Mountains facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Volcan Mountains |
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 Location in California
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Pechacho |
| Elevation | 1,743 m (5,719 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | San Diego County |
| Range coordinates | 33°9′52.149″N 116°37′12.069″W / 33.16448583°N 116.62001917°W |
| Topo map | USGS Santa Ysabel 15 min. |
The Volcan Mountains are a mountain range in San Diego County, California. They are part of the larger Peninsular Ranges System. You can find them in the eastern part of San Diego County.
Where are the Volcan Mountains?
The Volcan Mountains stretch from northwest to southeast. They are about 13 miles long and 7.5 miles wide.
These mountains form the western edge of the San Felipe Valley. On the eastern side of the valley, you'll find the San Felipe Hills.
The town of Julian is located near the southern part of the Volcan Mountains. This area is also home to the historic Coleman gold mining district, where people used to search for gold.
Lake Henshaw is situated just to the northwest of the mountains.
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