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Coordinates: 36°8′29.796″N 117°41′23.252″W / 36.14161000°N 117.68979222°W / 36.14161000; -117.68979222
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{{Short description|Mountain range in Inyo County, California, United States}}
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The '''Coso Range''' of eastern [[California]] is located immediately south of [[Owens Lake]] (dry), east of the [[Sierra Nevada Mountains]], and west of the [[Argus Range]]. The southern part of the range lies in the restricted [[Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake]]. The mountains include [[Coso Peak]], at {{Convert|8160|ft|m|0}}above sea level, as well as Silver Peak and Silver Mountain, both more than {{Convert|7400|ft|m|-2|abbr=on|abbr=on}} in height.
The '''Coso Range''' of eastern [[California]] is located immediately south of [[Owens Lake]], east of the [[Sierra Nevada]], and west of the [[Argus Range]]. The southern part of the range lies in the restricted [[Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake]] and the northern part of the range is designated as the [[Coso Range Wilderness]].<ref name="blm">{{cite web |url=https://www.blm.gov/visit/coso-range-wilderness |access-date=August 10, 2018 |title=Coso Range Wilderness |publisher=[[Bureau of Land Management]]}}</ref> The mountains include [[Coso Peak]], at {{Convert|8160|ft|m|0}} above sea level, as well as [[Silver Peak (Inyo County, California)|Silver Peak]] and [[Silver Mountain (California)|Silver Mountain]], both more than {{Convert|7400|ft|m|-2|abbr=on}} in height.


The range is underlain principally by [[Mesozoic]] granitic rocks that are partly veneered by upper [[Cenozoic]] volcanic rocks of the [[Coso Volcanic Field]]. The volcanic units (in apparent decreasing age) include (1) widespread [[basalt]]ic flows, (2) [[dacitic]] flows and [[tuff]], and (3) [[rhyolite|rhyolitic]] domes and flows and basaltic cones and flows. These volcanic rocks are encompassed by an oval-shaped zone of late Cenozoic ring faulting that measures about 24 miles (40&nbsp;km) east to west and 45&nbsp;km north to south and that defines a structural basin. Most of the Coso Range and a slice of the adjacent [[Sierra Nevada (U.S.)|Sierra Nevada]] lie within this ring structure. The youngest volcanic rocks are [[Pleistocene]] and, with associated active [[fumarole]]s, occupy a north-trending structural and topographic ridge about 18&nbsp;km by 10&nbsp;km near the center of the basin. The ring structure and associated volcanic rocks suggest a large underlying [[magma chamber]] that has periodically erupted [[lava]] to the surface during the past few million years.
The range is underlain principally by [[Mesozoic]] granitic rocks that are partly veneered by upper [[Cenozoic]] volcanic rocks of the [[Coso Volcanic Field]]. The volcanic units (in apparent decreasing age) include (1) widespread [[basalt]]ic flows, (2) [[dacitic]] flows and [[tuff]], and (3) [[rhyolite|rhyolitic]] domes and flows and basaltic cones and flows. These volcanic rocks are encompassed by an oval-shaped zone of late Cenozoic ring faulting that measures about {{convert|24|mi}} east to west and {{convert|45|km|disp=flip}} north to south and that defines a structural basin. Most of the Coso Range and a slice of the adjacent Sierra Nevada lie within this ring structure. The youngest volcanic rocks are [[Pleistocene]] and, with associated active [[fumarole]]s, occupy a north-trending structural and topographic ridge about {{convert|18|by|10|km|disp=flip}} near the center of the basin. The ring structure and associated volcanic rocks suggest a large underlying [[magma chamber]] that has periodically erupted [[lava]] to the surface during the past few million years.


==Prehistory==
==Prehistory==
Numerous rock art sites (the [[Coso Rock Art District]]) are found in the range, left by the ancient [[Coso People]]. The prehistoric Coso inhabitants exported volcanic glass (Coso obsidian) and this highly valued toolstone has been found as far distant as the Channel Islands, California.<Garfinkel 2007>. Little Petroglyph Canyon and Renegade Canyon within the Range are open for guided tours through the Maturango Museum in Ridgecrest, California.
Numerous rock art sites (the [[Coso Rock Art District]]) are found in the range, left by the ancient [[Coso people]]. The prehistoric Coso inhabitants exported volcanic glass (Coso obsidian) and this highly valued toolstone has been found as far distant as the [[Channel Islands of California]].<ref>Garfinkel 2007</ref> Little Petroglyph Canyon and Renegade Canyon within the Range are open for guided tours through the [[Maturango Museum]] in [[Ridgecrest, California]].


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Coso Volcanic Field]]
*[[Fossil Falls]]
*[[List of mountain ranges of California]]
*[[List of mountain ranges of California]]
*{{C|Mountain ranges of the Mojave Desert}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
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* C. Michael Hogan. 2008. ''Morro Creek'', ed. by A. Burnham [http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=18502]
* C. Michael Hogan. 2008. ''Morro Creek'', ed. by A. Burnham [http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=18502]
* Alan P. Garfinkel, 2007, Archaeology and Rock Art of the Eastern Sierra and Great Basin Frontier, Maturango Museum, Ridgecrest,California.
* Alan P. Garfinkel, 2007, Archaeology and Rock Art of the Eastern Sierra and Great Basin Frontier, Maturango Museum, Ridgecrest,California.
* {{Cite journal | last = Garfinkel | first = Alan P. | title = Paradigm Shifts, Rock Art Studies, and the "Coso Sheep Cult" of Eastern California | journal = North American Archaeologist | volume=27|issue=3 | pages = 203–244 | year = 2006 | url = http://www.petroglyphs.us/article_coso_sheep_cult.htm |issn= 0197-6931}}
* {{Cite journal |last=Garfinkel |first=Alan P. |title=Paradigm Shifts, Rock Art Studies, and the "Coso Sheep Cult" of Eastern California |journal=North American Archaeologist |volume=27 |issue=3 |pages=203–244 |year=2006 |url=http://www.petroglyphs.us/article_coso_sheep_cult.htm |issn=0197-6931 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090524005440/http://www.petroglyphs.us/article_coso_sheep_cult.htm |archivedate=2009-05-24 }}

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[[Category:Mountain ranges of the Mojave Desert]]
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[[Category:Volcanoes of Inyo County, California]]
[[Category:Volcanoes of Inyo County, California]]
[[Category:Volcanism of California]]
[[Category:Igneous petrology of California]]
[[Category:Mountain ranges of Inyo County, California]]
[[Category:Mountain ranges of Inyo County, California]]
[[Category:Mesozoic magmatism]]
[[Category:Pliocene volcanism]]
[[Category:Pleistocene volcanism]]

Latest revision as of 23:54, 23 February 2024

Coso Range
Coso Range is located in California
Coso Range
Coso Range
location of Coso Range in California[1]
Highest point
Elevation2,038 m (6,686 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
DistrictInyo County
Range coordinates36°8′29.796″N 117°41′23.252″W / 36.14161000°N 117.68979222°W / 36.14161000; -117.68979222
Topo mapUSGS Coso Peak

The Coso Range of eastern California is located immediately south of Owens Lake, east of the Sierra Nevada, and west of the Argus Range. The southern part of the range lies in the restricted Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake and the northern part of the range is designated as the Coso Range Wilderness.[2] The mountains include Coso Peak, at 8,160 feet (2,487 m) above sea level, as well as Silver Peak and Silver Mountain, both more than 7,400 ft (2,300 m) in height.

The range is underlain principally by Mesozoic granitic rocks that are partly veneered by upper Cenozoic volcanic rocks of the Coso Volcanic Field. The volcanic units (in apparent decreasing age) include (1) widespread basaltic flows, (2) dacitic flows and tuff, and (3) rhyolitic domes and flows and basaltic cones and flows. These volcanic rocks are encompassed by an oval-shaped zone of late Cenozoic ring faulting that measures about 24 miles (39 km) east to west and 28 miles (45 km) north to south and that defines a structural basin. Most of the Coso Range and a slice of the adjacent Sierra Nevada lie within this ring structure. The youngest volcanic rocks are Pleistocene and, with associated active fumaroles, occupy a north-trending structural and topographic ridge about 11.2 by 6.2 miles (18 by 10 km) near the center of the basin. The ring structure and associated volcanic rocks suggest a large underlying magma chamber that has periodically erupted lava to the surface during the past few million years.

Prehistory[edit]

Numerous rock art sites (the Coso Rock Art District) are found in the range, left by the ancient Coso people. The prehistoric Coso inhabitants exported volcanic glass (Coso obsidian) and this highly valued toolstone has been found as far distant as the Channel Islands of California.[3] Little Petroglyph Canyon and Renegade Canyon within the Range are open for guided tours through the Maturango Museum in Ridgecrest, California.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Coso Range". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. ^ "Coso Range Wilderness". Bureau of Land Management. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  3. ^ Garfinkel 2007

References[edit]

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