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 | |
|---|---|
  Merriam Mountains location of Merriam Mountains in California[1] | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | San Diego County |
| Range coordinates | 33°12′45.132″N 117°8′44.119″W / 33.21253667°N 117.14558861°W |
| Topo map | USGS San Marcos |
The Merriam Mountains are a mountain range in San Diego County, California.[1]
- ^ a b "Merriam Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.