Geology

Devils Punchbowl Natural Area

Los Angeles County, CA

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Dramatic tilted sandstone slabs and a deep fault-bounded punchbowl on the San Andreas system in the northern San Gabriels / Mojave fringe — LA County natural area with overlook trails into shattered, upturned rock.

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RegionLos Angeles County, CA
Coordinates34.4203, -117.8523
GeologyTilted sedimentary beds along San Andreas fault zone
ManagerLos Angeles County Parks / natural area
SettingMojave-side San Gabriel front near Pearblossom
GNISfeature_id 241473 (Basin)

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