Mammoth Lakes, Mountain resort town in Mono County, California
Located at an elevation of 2,402 meters in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Mammoth Lakes presents numerous lakes, forests, and peaks surrounding the central settlement.
The discovery of gold in 1877 by four prospectors at Mineral Hill initiated the first European settlement, leading to the establishment of Mammoth City.
The Mono people inhabited the valley before European settlement, maintaining a rich tradition of trading networks with neighboring Native American communities.
The town receives an average of 206 inches of snow annually, making it necessary for visitors to verify weather conditions and road accessibility before travel.
The municipality exists within the Long Valley Caldera, an active geological formation that influences the regional thermal features and mineral compositions.
Location: Mono County
Inception: 1984
Elevation above the sea: 2,402 m
Website: http://ci.mammoth-lakes.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 37.64861,-118.97194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
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18.2 km
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11.2 km
Mount Morrison
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27.3 km
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19.3 km
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18.3 km
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Obsidian Dome
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Crowley Lake Stone Columns
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