Lime Peak, Mountain summit in Cochise County, Arizona, US
Lime Peak is a mountain summit in the Little Dragoon Mountains north of Interstate 10 between Benson and Willcox, Arizona. The peak rises to approximately 6,658 feet and sits within a desert mountain range that stretches across Cochise County.
The peak was mapped by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1935 and officially named by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names in 1984. The designation reflects features of the mountain's geological composition or appearance.
The mountain shares its range with the Mae West Peaks, named after the physical resemblance to the silhouette of the famous American actress.
Visitors should prepare with maps or GPS navigation before heading out, as routes wind through remote terrain. Bringing water and sun protection is essential, particularly during the hotter months of the year.
The Little Dragoon Mountains are also home to the Mae West Peak, another summit in the same range whose name plays on the visual similarity to the famous American actress. This playful naming reveals how place designations sometimes draw inspiration from unexpected cultural references.
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