The Buttresses

The Buttresses is a cliff in , , and has an elevation of 7,474 feet.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Rainbow Falls and Red Cones.

Waterfall
is the highest waterfall on the Middle…

Volcano
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The are a pair of cinder cones near… is situated 2½ miles southeast of The Buttresses.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Devils Postpile National Monument and Lake Mary.

is a United States…

Hamlet
Mammoth Lakes is the only incorporated town in , United States. is situated 5 miles east of The Buttresses.

Suburb
Mammoth Lakes is the only incorporated town in , United States. is situated 6 miles east of The Buttresses.

The Buttresses

Latitude
37.612° or 37° 36′ 43″ north
Longitude
-119.08698° or 119° 5′ 13″ west
Elevation
7,474 feet (2,278 metres)
Open location code
8592JW67+Q6
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
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Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“The Buttresses” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “The Buttresses”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Island Crossing and The Ranches at Snowcreek.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Reds Creek Falls and Rainbow Falls Trailhead.

Madera County: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Madera and Chowchilla.

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