The Big Maria Mountains are located in southeastern California near the Colorado River and Arizona. The range lies between Blythe and Vidal, and west of US Highway 95. The mountains are home to the Eagle Nest Mine and reach an elevation of 1,030 meters above sea level. A power line that runs from Parker Dam to Yuma, Arizona runs through the range. A smaller range, the Little Maria Mountains, lie to the west of the mountains. State nickname: The Golden State Official languages English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) Senators Dianne Feinstein (D) Barbara Boxer (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 4. ... Colorado River in the Grand Canyon from Desert View The Colorado River is a river in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately 1,450 mi (2,333 km) long, draining a part of the arid regions on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. ... State nickname: The Grand Canyon State, The Copper State Other U.S. States Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Governor Janet Napolitano (D) Senators John McCain (R) Jon Kyl (R) Official language(s) English Area 295,254 km² (6th)  - Land 294,312 km²  - Water 942 km² (0. ... Blythe is a doll created in 1972 by the now-defunct American toy company Kenner. ... Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca Christina Vidal Gore Vidal Juan Sánchez Vidal Lisa Vidal Mey Vidal Mey Vidal Ft. ... US 95 is a north-south United States highway. ... Parker Dam is a concrete gravity-arch dam which spans the Colorado river, at a point 155 miles downstream of Hoover Dam. ... Yuma is a city located in Yuma county, Arizona, United States. ... The Little Maria Mountains are located in southeastern California in the United States. ...