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| Aguila Mountains | |
|---|---|
  Aguila Mountains Location of Aguila Mountains in Arizona | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Unnamed peak |
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Coordinates | 33°00′38″N 113°22′33″W / 33.0106°N 113.3757°W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 20 mi (32 km) N–S |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| Region | Sonoran Desert |
| District | Yuma County |
| Topo map | USGS Hyder |
The Aguila Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in eastern Yuma County, Arizona, in the southwestern part of the state. The range lies in the arid western portion of the Sonoran Desert and is part of the geologically active Basin and Range Province.
Geography
[edit]The Aguila Mountains trend north–south for approximately 20 miles (32 km), forming a narrow, isolated range east of the community of Hyder, Arizona. They are bordered to the east by the Gila River and to the west by the Mohawk Valley and Hyder Valley. The range lies roughly 35 miles southwest of the Eagletail Mountains and 60 miles east of Yuma, Arizona.
The highest point in the range is an unnamed peak reaching an elevation of 2,297 feet (700 m). Most of the range is remote and undeveloped, accessible primarily by dirt roads and four-wheel drive routes.[citation needed]
Geology
[edit]The Aguila Mountains consist of complexly faulted volcanic and sedimentary rocks, typical of the Basin and Range region. Erosion has produced steep-sided ridges and desert washes that drain toward the Gila River.[citation needed]
Ecology
[edit]Like much of the lower Sonoran Desert, the Aguila Mountains support sparse vegetation including creosote bush, brittlebush, palo verde, and various cacti such as saguaro and cholla. Wildlife includes desert bighorn sheep, coyote, javelina, and numerous reptiles and bird species. The range lies within a hot, arid climate zone with extreme summer temperatures and mild winters.[citation needed]
Land use
[edit]The area surrounding the Aguila Mountains is largely managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). There are no designated wilderness areas, but the region is popular for primitive camping, off-road driving, and occasional hunting. There are no formal trails or visitor facilities.[citation needed]
Nearby features
[edit]- Hyder, Arizona – a small agricultural community to the west
- Gila River – located just east of the range
- Aguila Valley – lies northeast of the range, near the town of Aguila in Maricopa County (not directly adjacent but often confused due to name similarity)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]External links
[edit]Category:Mountain ranges of Arizona Category:Landforms of Yuma County, Arizona Category:Sonoran Desert Category:Basin and Range Province
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