The United States Peace Corps Fountain
The United States Peace Corps Fountain is a historic site in California, at a modelled elevation of 41 m. Eagle Peak stands 722 m to the east-southeast, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is United States Peace Corps Fountain, a artwork less than a tenth of a mile away.
What the record says
- Inscription
- The people of the City of Martinez present this fountain in honor of the Peace Corps volunteers who have served in countries throughout the world.
How to reach it
Named places within 25 miles
- United States Peace Corps Fountain: 0.0 mi
- John Muir Statue: 0.3 mi
- John Muir and Alhambra Creek Watershed: 0.3 mi
- Martinez Beavers: 2.4 mi
- Benicia Bench: 4.4 mi
- Nancy Boyd Park: 0.1 mi
- John Muir Memorial Park: 0.3 mi
- John Muir National Historic Site: 0.6 mi
- John Muir National Historic Site: 0.7 mi
- John Muir Park: 0.9 mi
- John Muir: 0.3 mi
- Strentzel: 0.6 mi
- John Muir: 0.6 mi
- Louie Strentzel Muir: 0.6 mi
- Howard Ray: 1.5 mi
- Mount Wanda: 0.8 mi
- Mount Helen: 0.9 mi
- Old Martinez Summit: 2.0 mi
- Cardiac Hill: 2.8 mi
- Franklin Crest: 2.9 mi
- West Hills Farm: 0.9 mi
- Almond Ranch: 1.5 mi
- Ridgeview Open Space: 2.1 mi
- Land Bank: 2.5 mi
- Moorhen Marsh: 2.5 mi
- Beech Picnic Area: 1.6 mi
- Acorn Picnic Area: 1.6 mi
- Oak Picnic Area: 1.6 mi
- Redwood Picnic Area: 1.6 mi
- Sycamore Picnic Area: 1.6 mi
- Community Garden: 1.8 mi
- James Cooper Memorial Garden: 2.1 mi
- Horticulture (OH): 3.1 mi
- Port Costa Community Garden: 5.4 mi
- Ruth Bancroft Garden: 6.3 mi
- Shell Alumni Museum: 2.0 mi
- Martinez Museum: 2.4 mi
- Museum of History, Benicia (formerly Benicia Historical Museum): 4.7 mi
- Concord Historical Museum: 4.7 mi
- Galindo House and Gardens: 4.8 mi
- Alhambra Creek Valley Staging Area: 2.1 mi
- Labyrinth: 2.4 mi
- Arch Bridge: 2.7 mi
- US Army helicopter: 3.6 mi
- Hurricane Harbor: 3.9 mi
- Lake Anza Beach: 9.5 mi
- Lake Temescal Beach: 11.3 mi
- Albany Beach: 12.6 mi
- Keller Beach: 15.2 mi
- Toll Plaza Beach: 15.4 mi
- Sulfur Springs: 7.7 mi
- Sulfur Spring: 9.9 mi
- Soto Springs: 10.5 mi
- Peach Tree Spring: 10.5 mi
- Coffeeberry Spring: 11.5 mi
- Eckley: 6.5 mi
- Ambrose: 9.9 mi
- Acelanus: 12.5 mi
- Nortonville: 13.2 mi
- Somersville: 14.1 mi
- Abrigo Falls: 3.3 mi
- Green Valley Falls: 20.3 mi
- Tehan Falls: 23.8 mi
- Dawn Falls: 24.3 mi
- Grey Fox Creek Fountain: 24.4 mi
- Mitchell Rock: 10.8 mi
- Turtle Rock: 12.7 mi
- The Devil's Shelf: 13.7 mi
- East Slope Badlands: 14.8 mi
- Chab: 17.6 mi
- Quarters A: 18.0 mi
- Yerba Buena Island Lighthouse: 18.1 mi
- Rest Stop: 7.0 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 12.0 miles of The United States Peace Corps Fountain. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Peak | ESE 120° | 722 m | 11.5 mi |
| Vollmer Peak | SW 218° | 581 m | 9.0 mi |
| Las Trampas Peak | SSE 164° | 557 m | 11.0 mi |
| Vail Peak | SSE 161° | 545 m | 11.8 mi |
| Chaparral Peak | SW 217° | 540 m | 9.3 mi |
| Grizzly Peak | SW 220° | 531 m | 9.5 mi |
| Round Top | SSW 203° | 531 m | 10.2 mi |
| Eagle Peak | SSE 161° | 524 m | 11.7 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:46 | 19:21 |
| June solstice | 05:47 | 19:56 | 20:35 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 18:32 | 19:07 |
| December solstice | 07:22 | 16:12 | 16:53 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 46 | 49 | 53 | 57 | 62 | 67 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 52 | 46 |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Martinez WTP, 2 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOpenStreetMap element node/6193723302
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