The Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness is located about 25 miles west of
Brawley, California, and southeast of the
Vallecito Mountains in the
United States
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. The wilderness is located in the
Fish Creek Mountains
The Fish Creek Mountains are a mountain range in Lander County, Nevada
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region in the northern part of the
Carrizo Impact Area, which is closed to the public.
Geography
The Fish Creek Mountains resemble a plateau rising as a great wall above the desert basin. From a distance, few dramatic peaks are visible. However, on closer examination, a rugged land of jagged ridges and peaks appears above twisting canyons and small valleys, creating a pristine natural environment. The steep mountain slopes contain limestone outcrops that have resisted erosion. As a result, water from cloudbursts has created narrow chutes swirling with water. Shielded from the sun's evaporating rays, water at the base of these chutes remains year-round serving wildlife as natural tanks. A portion of the ancient Lake Cahuilla shoreline is visible within this wilderness. The lake was a great body of freshwater once covering the Imperial and Coachella Valleys, receding 500 years ago.
Visiting
Camping is permitted outside of the Carrizo Impact Area, but is limited to 14 days. After 14 days, campers must relocate at least from previous site. The wilderness covers . It is south of
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in the
Colorado Desert
California's Colorado Desert is a part of the larger Sonoran Desert. It encompasses approximately , including the heavily irrigated Coachella and Imperial valleys. It is home to many unique flora and fauna.
Geography and geology
The Colorado De ...
, and west of the
Imperial Valley.
[http://www.blm.gov/ca/pa/wilderness/wa/areas/fish_creek_mountains.htm]
References
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External links
U.S. Geological Survey Mapat the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
See also
*Official '
Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness Area website''
BLM Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness Map
Protected areas of the Colorado Desert
Protected areas of Imperial County, California
Bureau of Land Management areas in California
Wilderness areas of California
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