The Volcan Mountains are a mountain range of the Peninsular Ranges system, located in the East County region of San Diego County, California.[1]

Volcan Mountains
Volcan Mountains is located in California
Volcan Mountains
Volcan Mountains
Location of Volcan Mountains in California[1]
Highest point
PeakPechacho
Elevation1,743 m (5,719 ft)
Coordinates33°9′53″N 116°37′14″W / 33.16472°N 116.62056°W / 33.16472; -116.62056
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
DistrictSan Diego County
Range coordinates33°9′52.149″N 116°37′12.069″W / 33.16448583°N 116.62001917°W / 33.16448583; -116.62001917
Topo mapUSGS Santa Ysabel 15 min.

Geography

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The Volcans are a northwest–southeast range with an approximate length of 13 miles (21 km) and width of 7.5 miles (12.1 km).

They define the western side of San Felipe Valley, with the San Felipe Hills defining the east side.

Julian and the historic Coleman gold mining district lie on the southern margin of the range.[2]

Lake Henshaw is just to the northwest.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Volcan Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. ^ Santa Ysabel, California, 15 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1960