Elkhorn Mountains (Oregon)

The Elkhorn Mountains are a mountain range, part of the Blue Mountains, in the northeastern part of Oregon in the United States.[3] The highest point in the range is Rock Creek Butte, which is 9,106 feet (2,776 m) above sea level.[1] The Elkhorn Mountains are partly within the Wallowa–Whitman National Forest and the North Fork John Day Wilderness.[1][4]

Elkhorn Mountains
Highest point
PeakRock Creek Butte, Baker County
Elevation9,106 ft (2,776 m) [1]
Coordinates44°49′00″N 118°06′13″W [2]
Geography
Location of Elkhorn Mountains in Oregon [3]
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountiesBaker, Grant, and Union[3]
Range coordinates44°52′20″N 118°11′34″W [3]
Topo mapUSGS Bourne

See also

References
  1. "Elkhorn Mountains (OR)". SummitPost.org. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  2. "Rock Creek Butte". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. November 28, 1980. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  3. "Elkhorn Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. May 16, 1997. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  4. "North Fork John Day Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
A mountain goat in the Elkhorn Mountains


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