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Turtle Mountains Natural Area

Turtle Mountains Natural Area
Turtle Mountains Natural Area

Turtle Mountains Natural Area contains two mountain sections of entirely different composition. It illustrates past volcanic phenomena with superimposed sculpturing of mountain landforms by weathering and uplift.

Location: San Bernardino County, CA

Year designated: 1973

Acres: 104,027

Ownership: Federal, State

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Last Updated: June 28, 2012