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Big Spring

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Elevation, modelled
2,007 m
Tallest summit within 12.4 miles
Granite Chief2,749 m · 3.5 mi
Nearest byway
Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive15.2 mi off
Sunset, June solstice
20:31local time
Coordinates
39.1493, -120.2696
Big Spring, seen from above at true elevation

Big Spring is a spring in California, at a modelled 2,007 m. Granite Chief stands 2,749 m to the north-northwest, 3.5 miles off. The nearest named place is Ward Peak, a peak 1.3 miles away. Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive passes 15 miles off.

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 12.4 miles of Big Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Granite ChiefNNW 345°2,749 m3.5 mi
Lyon PeakNNW 328°2,713 m4.7 mi
Tinker KnobN 353°2,713 m6.7 mi
Needle PeakNNW 335°2,711 m3.9 mi
Washeshu PeakN 360°2,706 m2.2 mi
Twin PeaksSE 141°2,701 m3.3 mi
Ellis PeakSE 145°2,648 m6.8 mi
Anderson PeakN 349°2,646 m7.7 mi

Overlooks nearby

Named places within 25 miles

Peaks
Beaches: 23
Cliffs: 21
Historic sites: 19
Attractions: 11
Waterfalls: 11
Springs: 10
Artworks: 4
Rest areas: 2
Gardens: 1
Ghost towns: 1
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:0518:3819:13
June solstice05:3619:5120:31
September equinox06:5018:2419:00
December solstice07:1816:0016:42

Local time (America/Los_Angeles).

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