| Santa Ana Mountains | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Santiago Peak |
| Elevation | 5,689 ft (1,734 m) |
| Coordinates | 33°42′38″N 117°32′03″W / 33.71056°N 117.53417°W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 61 mi (98 km) |
| Area | 2,104 sq mi (5,450 km2) |
| Geography | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Counties | |
| Geology | |
| Rock ages | |
| Rock type | Metasedimentary[1] |
The Santa Ana Mountains are a short peninsular mountain range along the coast of Southern California in the United States. They extend for approximately 61 miles (98 km) southeast of the Los Angeles Basin largely along the border between Orange and Riverside counties.
- ^ a b Carol J. Stadum. "Geological History of Orange County". Irvine Valley College Department of Geological Sciences website. Retrieved February 21, 2008.
- ^ "State of California: California's Coastal Mountains". Archived from the original on December 22, 2007. Retrieved August 8, 2002.