Maturango Peak


Maturango Peak is the highest mountain in the Argus Range. It is located in Inyo County, California and reaches an elevation of. The area is under the control of the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake and access is restricted.

Origin of the name

The name “Maturango” first appeared in 1877 on the Wheeler Survey Map. It may be derived from the Spanish word “maturrango”, or it may be derived from the name Malarango, a chief of the Coso people.