Désert d'Alvord

Désert d'Alvord
Désert d'Alvord
Localisation
Pays Drapeau des États-Unis États-Unis
Superficie 218 km2
Coordonnées 42° 31′ 25″ N 118° 27′ 31″ W / 42.523736, -118.4587142° 31′ 25″ Nord
       118° 27′ 31″ Ouest
/ 42.523736, -118.45871
  

Géolocalisation sur la carte : Oregon

(Voir situation sur carte : Oregon)
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Géolocalisation sur la carte : États-Unis

(Voir situation sur carte : États-Unis)
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Le désert d'Alvord est un désert situé dans le comté de Harney, dans l'Oregon dans le sud-ouest des États-Unis. Il est au sud-est de Steens Mountain.

Il est nommé d'après Benjamin Alvord.

Désert d'Alvord vu depuis la Steens Mountain.

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