Santa Ana Mountains
Santa Ana Mountains, segment of the Coast Ranges (see Pacific mountain system), southern California, U.S. The range extends for about 25 miles (40 km) from the Santa Ana River southward along the Orange-Riverside county line. Lying south and east of the city of Santa Ana, the mountains rise to their highest point at Santiago Peak, an elevation of 5,687 feet (1,733 metres). They lie within a division of Cleveland National Forest. The western part of the mountains contains Limestone Canyon and Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, and on the eastern edge is Glen Ivy Hot Springs.
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Article Title:
Santa Ana Mountains
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
03 May 2016
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March 14, 2025