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Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness

Coordinates:32°58′28″N116°00′46″W / 32.97444°N 116.01278°W /32.97444; -116.01278
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Protected wilderness area in California, United States

Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness
Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness in springtime, with Mexican gold poppy
Map showing the location of Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness
Map showing the location of Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness
Location in California
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Map showing the location of Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness
Map showing the location of Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness
Location in United States
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LocationImperial County, California
Nearest cityBrawley, California
Coordinates32°58′28″N116°00′46″W / 32.97444°N 116.01278°W /32.97444; -116.01278
Established1994
Governing bodyBureau of Land Management

TheFish Creek Mountains Wilderness is located about 25 miles west ofBrawley, California, and southeast of theVallecito Mountains in theUnited States. The wilderness is located in theFish Creek Mountains region in the northern part of theCarrizo Impact Area, which is closed to the public.

Geography

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The Fish Creek Mountains resemble a plateau rising as a great wall above the desert basin. From a distance, few dramatic peaks are visible. However, on closer examination, a rugged land of jagged ridges and peaks appears above twisting canyons and small valleys, creating a pristine natural environment. The steep mountain slopes contain limestone outcrops that have resisted erosion. As a result, water from cloudbursts has created narrow chutes swirling with water. Shielded from the sun's evaporating rays, water at the base of these chutes remains year-round serving wildlife as natural tanks. A portion of the ancient Lake Cahuilla shoreline is visible within this wilderness. The lake was a great body of freshwater once covering the Imperial and Coachella Valleys, receding 500 years ago.[2]

Visiting

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Camping is permitted outside of the Carrizo Impact Area, but is limited to 14 days. After 14 days, campers must relocate at least 25 miles (40 km) from previous site. The wilderness covers 21,425 acres (86.70 km2). It is south ofAnza-Borrego Desert State Park in theColorado Desert, and west of theImperial Valley.[3]

References

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  1. ^Protected Planet Website- Retrieved March 24, 2023
  2. ^http://www.blm.gov/ca/pa/wilderness/wa/areas/fish_creek_mountains.htm[permanent dead link] . accessed 6/22/2010 . BLMpublic domain sourced
  3. ^http://www.blm.gov/ca/pa/wilderness/wa/areas/fish_creek_mountains.htm[permanent dead link]

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