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Palmetto Mountains
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The Palmetto Mountains are a mountain range in Esmeralda County, Nevada.[1] The Lida Mining District and Lida, Nevada are located in the range.
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Palmetto Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Blue Dick Benchmark |
Elevation | 2,831 m (9,288 ft) |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | Nevada |
District | Esmeralda County |
Range coordinates | 37°28′35.752″N 117°34′27.308″W |
Topo map | USGS Magruder Mountain |
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The mountains are east of the Sylvania Mountains and north of the Slate Range and Death Valley. It is a sub-range of the Silver Peak Range further northwest. Blue Dick Benchmark, at 9,289 ft above sea level, is the highest point of the Palmettos.
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