The Needles
The Needles are a series of massive granite rock formations rising up from the North Fork of the Kern River near its junction with the Little Kern River.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: Pastordonn, Public domain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ponderosa.
Ponderosa
Hamlet
Ponderosa is a census-designated place in Tulare County, California. Ponderosa sits at an elevation of 7,231 feet. The 2020 United States census reported Ponderosa's population was 51. Ponderosa is situated 2½ miles west of The Needles.
The Needles
- Type: Mountain with an elevation of 8,202 feet
- Description: mountain in Tulare County, California, United States
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Tulare County, San Joaquin Valley, California, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Ladin—“The Needles” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “The Needles (bukid sa Estados Unidos, California)”
- Cebuano: “The Needles”
- Dutch: “The Needles”
- Egyptian Arabic: “جبل ذا نيدليس”
- Ladin: “The Needles”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Forks of the Kern and Quaker Meadow.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Needle Spring and Freeman Creek.
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