Environmentalists have sought designation of a significant area to the west of the mountain as a national monument.

[13] The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument was established on March 21, 2023, by President Biden[14] and named after the peak as the mountain is visible from almost the entire area.

[11] The mountain was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Traditional Cultural Property on September 8, 1999.

[15][13][16][17] Spirit Mountain is the center of creation for all Yuman speaking tribes and is considered a sacred area.

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