Killdeer Mountains
| Killdeer Mountains | |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Killdeer Mountain |
| Elevation | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Area | 26 km2 (10 mi2) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Named after the local native bird, Killdeer |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| Region | Dunn County |
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.
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.
Upland deciduous forest with aspen, oak, birch, ash and poplar covers much of the Killdeer Mountains.[5]
In 1906, reports of volcanic activity were coming from the mountains.[6] However, no geological evidence has proven a confirmed volcano in the area.
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Killdeer Mountains
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- ^ https://gf.nd.gov/wildlife/habitats/upland-forest Upland Deciduous Forest North Dakota Fish and Game
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