The Killdeer Mountains are a mountain range in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States.[1] It consists of two mesas, North Mountain and South Mountain. Much of the range formation was caused by wind, river and lake erosion.
| Killdeer Mountains | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Killdeer Mountain |
| Elevation | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) |
| Coordinates | 47°27′07″N 102°54′34″W / 47.451934°N 102.90945°W |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Named after the local native bird, Killdeer |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| Region | Dunn County |
The Killdeer Mountains cover a surface of 26 square kilometers (10 sq mi). The highest peak reaches 3,281 ft (1,000 m), which is the highest point in the county.[2][3]
The range's name comes from the Native Americans, who used the area as a hunting ground for deer.[4] The range was the scene of the Battle of Killdeer Mountain in 1864.
In 1906, reports of volcanic activity were coming from the mountains.[5] However, no geological evidence has proven a confirmed volcano in the area.
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Killdeer Mountains
- ^ "Killdeer Mountains, North Dakota". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Quirke, Terence T. (April 1918). "The Geology of the Killdeer Mountains, North Dakota". The Journal of Geology. 26 (3): 255. doi:10.1086/622588.
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. WPA. p. 321. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.
- ^ "Killdear Volcano". Williston Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
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