Everything about The Mojave National Preserve totally explained
The
Mojave National Preserve is located in the
Mojave Desert in
Southern California,
USA. It lies between
Interstate 15 and
Interstate 40. Elevation ranges from 880 to 7492 ft (268 to 2284 m). The preserve was established
October 31,
1994.
Natural features include the
Kelso Dunes, the
Marl Mountains and the Cima Dome, as well as
volcanic formations such as Hole-in-the-Wall and the Cinder Cone Lava Beds. The preserve encloses
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area and
Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve, which are both managed by the
California Department of Parks and Recreation. Impressive
Joshua Tree forests cover parts of the preserve; one of the forests is the largest in the world
(External Link
). The defunct railroad depot and
ghost town of
Kelso is also found there. The preserve is commonly traversed by 4 wheel drive vehicles traveling on the historic
Mojave Road.
The climate varies greatly. Summer temperatures average 90 °F (32 °C), with highs exceeding 105 °F (41 °C). Elevations in the Preserve range from 7,929 feet at
Clark Mountain to 880 feet near Baker. Annual precipitation varies from 3.37 in (86 mm) near Baker, to almost 9 in (230 mm) in the mountains. At least 25% of precipitation comes from summer thunderstorms. Snow is often found in the mountains during the winter.
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