Merriam Mountains
The Merriam Mountains are geologically composed primarily of igneous rocks formed during the Mid-Cretaceous period which began 145 Million years ago and ended 66 million years ago. The Merriam Mountain Range is home to coyotes, rabbits, rattlesnakes and a variety of common insect species. Fennel, an imported plant species native to Italy, can be found growing on some areas of the southern range.
Merriam Mountains | |
---|---|
location of Merriam Mountains in California[1] | |
Highest point | |
USGS San Marcos |
The Merriam Mountains are a mountain range in San Diego County, California.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Merriam Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.