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Yosemite Valley

valley, Yosemite National Park, California, United States
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map of Yosemite Valley c. 1900
map of Yosemite Valley c. 1900 Map of Yosemite Valley (c. 1900), Yosemite National Park, east-central California, U.S., from the 10th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica.

Yosemite Valley is a glaciated valley in east-central California, located within Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada mountains. This U-shaped valley, carved by the Merced River, is approximately 7 miles long and about 1 mile wide. It is renowned for its dramatic sheer rock walls, which rise 3,000 to 4,000 feet, and iconic landmarks like El Capitan and Half Dome.12

The valley is home to the magnificent Yosemite Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in North America, with a total drop of 2,425 feet. The climate features warm summers with potential thunderstorms and cold, snowy winters. Yosemite Valley is a major attraction within the park, drawing millions of visitors annually and offering numerous recreational activities.13

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