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ALTERNATE NAMES: Coso (Joshua Ridge), Coso (Sugarloaf Mountain), Coso (West Cactus Peak), Coso (WestSugarloaf).

LOCATION - COUNTY: Inyo.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Byl Bryce, Mike Glascock.

CALIFORNIA OBSIDIAN SOURCES

COSO VOLCANIC FIELD

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