Rand Mountains
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| Rand Mountains | |
|---|---|
  Rand Mountains location of Rand Mountains in California[1] | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,049 m (3,442 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | Kern County |
| Range coordinates | 35°17′41.871″N 117°46′38.228″W / 35.29496417°N 117.77728556°W |
| Topo map | USGS Saltdale SE |
The Rand Mountains are located in the Mojave Desert northeast of California City and southwest of the town of Randsburg.
The mountains were the location of the Rand Mining District, with the mining towns of Randsburg, Red Mountain, and Johannesburg, now approaching ghost town status.
