Avawatz Mountains
| Avawatz Mountains | |
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Seen from the north, in Death Valley
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,872.7 m (6,144 ft) |
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 Avawatz Mountains
Location of the Avawatz Mountains in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | San Bernardino County |
| Range coordinates | 35°30′25″N 116°17′05″W / 35.50694°N 116.28472°WCoordinates: 35°30′25″N 116°17′05″W / 35.50694°N 116.28472°W |
| Topo map | USGS Sheep Creek Spring |
The Avawatz Mountains are located in San Bernardino County, California, in the Mojave Desert.
The name "Avawatz" is derived from the Mohave Indian term "Avi-Ahwat", or "red rock". An alternative theory holds that the name comes from the Southern Paiute word iva-wätz, meaning "white mountain sheep."
The range lies to the west of State Route 127; between the Owlshead Mountains in the southern end of Death Valley National Park, and the Soda Mountains near the town of Baker.
Part of the Avawatz Mountain range lies in the National Training Center, which is part of the Fort Irwin Military Reservation, and is closed to the public.
The Avawatz Mountains reach an elevation of 1,872.7 meters (6,144 ft).
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