Castle Dome Mountains
The Castle Dome Mountains (Tolkepaya Yavapai: Wi:hopuʼ) are a mountain range in Yuma County, Arizona, within the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Castle Dome Peak, the high point of the range, is a prominent butte and distinctive landmark. The peak is 3,780 feet (1,152 m) high, and is located at 33°05′04″N 114°08′36″W. Castle Dome was named by American soldiers at old Fort Yuma in the 1880s. Early Spanish explorers called the same peak Cabeza de Gigante, "Giant's Head."
| Castle Dome Mountains | |
|---|---|
Castle Dome Peak in the Castle Dome Mountains within Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Castle Dome Peak |
| Elevation | 3,780 feet (1,152 m) |
| Coordinates | 33°05′04″N 114°08′36″W |
| Geography | |
Castle Dome Mountains Castle Dome Mountains | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
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