Table Mountain (Tuolumne County, California)
| Table Mountain | |
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 Table Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) NAVD 88 |
| Coordinates | 37°58′59″N 120°26′04″W / 37.98298°N 120.4343621°WCoordinates: 37°58′59″N 120°26′04″W / 37.98298°N 120.4343621°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Tuolumne County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Tuolumne |
Table Mountain is a mountainous landform in Tuolumne County, California. Ten million years ago, high-potassium lava erupted from the east and filled an ancient river bed. Subsequently, the surface around the river eroded, while the hard lava protected the river from erosion. As a result, Table Mountain is an inverted valley: a river valley that is above the surrounding topography, rather than below it.
A variety of flora and fauna are found on Table Mountain; included in these are many wildflowers, among which is the Yellow Mariposa Lily, Calochortus luteus.
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