BIG MARIA MOUNTAINS

The 'Big Maria Mountains' are located in southeastern part of the U.S. state of California, near the Colorado River and Arizona. The range lies between Blythe and Vidal, and west of US Highway 95. The mountains are home to the Eagle Nest Mine and reach an elevation of 1,030 meters (3,379 ft) above sea level. A power line that runs from Parker Dam to Yuma, Arizona runs through the range. A smaller range, the Little Maria Mountains, lie to the west of the mountains.