Bald Rock Dome
| Bald Rock Dome | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,509 ft (1,070 m)NGVD 29[1] |
| Coordinates | 39°39′16″N121°18′39″W/ 39.654331°N 121.3107966°W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Bald Rock Dome Location in California | |
| Location | Butte County,California,U.S. |
| Topo map | USGSBrush Creek |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Granitebatholith |
Bald Rockis a granitesummitlocated inButte County, California,in thePlumas National Forest.[2] Located close toLake Oroville,the dome peak overlooksSacramento Valleyand coastal mountain ranges.[3][4]
History
[edit]The area was once home to theMaidu,a tribe ofindigenous people.They left the rock with many unique features, such as,metate,grinding holes used to prepare acorns and grains.[3]
Recreation
[edit]A short trail leads through the woods to the rock, which includes severalcrevassesand peculiar rock formations. The area is used for hiking, climbing, andrappeling.Camping is allowed but not closer than 300 yards from running water. The site also includes the ruin of a small shelter made from stacked rocks.
Fauna
[edit]The area is home to several animal species, includingsnakes,deer,mountain lion,andblack bear.
See also
[edit]- Brush Creek, California,the nearest town
References
[edit]- ^"Bald Rock Dome".ListsOfJohn.com.Retrieved2012-12-14.
- ^ab"Bald Rock Dome".Geographic Names Information System.United States Geological Survey,United States Department of the Interior.Retrieved2009-12-06.
- ^ab "Bald Rock".Northern California Travel & Tourism Information Network.Archivedfrom the original on 2009-12-14.Retrieved2009-12-06.
- ^ "Big Bald Rock"(PDF).USDA,Plumas National Forest.Retrieved2009-12-06.
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