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Independence Point

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Elevation
1,483 m
Tallest summit within 14.3 miles
Sierra Buttes2,617 m · 12.3 mi
Sunset, June solstice
20:34local time
Coordinates
39.4643, -120.8055
Independence Point, seen from above at true elevation

Independence Point is a cliff in California, at a recorded 1,483 m. Sierra Buttes stands 2,617 m to the northeast, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is Bell Point, a cliff 1.7 miles away.

Elevation
1483 m

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 14.3 miles of Independence Point. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Sierra ButtesNE 43°2,617 m12.3 mi
English MountainE 95°2,552 m13.6 mi
Black ButtesESE 110°2,447 m14.1 mi
Grouse RidgeESE 118°2,351 m11.6 mi
Fall Creek MountainESE 113°2,283 m10.3 mi
Sand RidgeESE 108°2,264 m12.9 mi
Findley PeakE 84°2,261 m12.4 mi
Bowman MountainESE 103°2,251 m9.6 mi

Named places within 25 miles

Peaks
Cliffs: 15
Attractions: 9
Waterfalls: 6
Ghost towns: 4
Gardens: 3
Beaches: 2
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:0718:4019:15
June solstice05:3719:5420:34
September equinox06:5218:2619:02
December solstice07:2116:0116:43

Local time (America/Los_Angeles).

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