User:Hike395/Eastern California

Eastern California is a region defined as the strip to the east of the crest of the Sierra Nevada in Mono and Inyo counties.

Demographics
According to the 2020

History
There are many unique historical aspects of Eastern California including the Manzanar internment camp and the historical Carson and Colorado Railway.

Geology
Because Eastern California is generally in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada, the climate is extremely dry and can be considered a desert. Indeed, the hottest and lowest area in North America lies in Death Valley, in the heart of Eastern California.

Geologically, Eastern California is mostly part of the Basin and Range Province, marked by crustal extension, with horsts and grabens. Volcanism is also evident in this region.

Climate
The majority of Eastern California experiences two seasons, a long, dry summer and a milder winter in which the rain is concentrated. Most higher elevations experience four distinct seasons. There are some areas where the weather is very diverse. A record-breaking heat temperature was recorded in Death Valley. With its low and often sporadic rainfall, California is susceptible to drought, and in many parts of the state including Eastern California, there is very high fire danger and there have been several devastating wildfires.

Major highways



 * Mono County
 * US 6 (1961 cutout).svg U.S. Route 6
 * US 395 (1961 cutout).svg U.S. Route 395
 * California 108.svg State Route 108
 * California 120.svg State Route 120
 * California 158.svg State Route 158
 * California 167.svg State Route 167
 * California 182.svg State Route 182
 * California 270.svg State Route 270
 * Inyo County
 * US 6 (1961 cutout).svg U.S. Route 6
 * US 395 (1961 cutout).svg U.S. Route 395
 * California 127.svg State Route 127
 * California 136.svg State Route 136
 * California 168.svg State Route 168
 * California 178.svg State Route 178
 * California 190.svg State Route 190

Private institutions

 * William Jessup University
 * Brandman University
 * National University (campuses in Ontario and San Bernardino)
 * Deep Springs College
 * Loma Linda University
 * University of Redlands

Community Colleges

 * Lassen Community College
 * Feather River College
 * Sierra College
 * Folsom Lake College
 * Lake Tahoe Community College
 * Cerro Coso Community College
 * Palo Verde Community College
 * Barstow Community College
 * Chaffey College
 * Copper Mountain College
 * Crafton Hills College
 * San Bernardino Valley College
 * University of La Verne
 * Victor Valley College
 * Mt. San Jacinto College

National Parks

 * Death Valley National Park
 * Devils Postpile
 * Manzanar