Geography
Physiographically, the Klamath Mountains System are a section of the larger Pacific Border province, which in turn are part of the larger Pacific Mountain System (Pacific Coast Ranges) physiographic division.
The highest peaks are Mount Eddy (9025 ft / 2750 m) in Siskiyou County, California, Thompson Peak (9002 ft / 2744 m) in Trinity County, California, and Mount Ashland (7,533 ft / 2296 m) in Jackson County, Oregon. The northernmost and largest sub-range of the Klamath Mountains are the Siskiyou Mountains.
They have a varied geology, with substantial areas of serpentine and marble, and a climate characterized by a moderately cold winters with very heavy snowfall, and warm very dry summers with limited rainfall. The area is also home to a diverse array of wild fish and animal species, including nine species of salmonid, plus bears, large cats, and eagles.
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