Joshua Tree National Monument is in a mountainous part of the desert region of southern California. The geographic center of the monument is about 130 miles east of Los Angeles, Calif.; the area investigated, covering almost 1,000 square miles in area, is included between 115°20' and Il6°28' vest longitude, and 33°H ! and 3l4-°OT f north latitude.
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