The Old Dad Mountains are a mountain range in San Bernardino County, California.[1]
| Old Dad Mountains | |
|---|---|
  Old Dad Mountains location of Old Dad Mountains in California[1] | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 884 m (2,900 ft) |
| Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
District | San Bernardino County |
Range coordinates | 34°46′32.961″N 115°49′56.002″W / 34.77582250°N 115.83222278°W |
| Topo map | USGS Budweiser Wash |
The range is named for Joseph "Old Dad" Wallace, a rail worker turned prospector from nearby Kelso. Accused of the murder of his fiancée, he left town and supported himself through mining the mountain range with his team of donkeys.
References
edit- 1 2 "Old Dad Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
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