Big Horn Mountain
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| Big Horn Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 4,629 feet (1,410.92 meters) |
| Location | Nebraska, USA |
Big Horn Mountain, or He Sha, is located in the Pine Ridge escarpment of the U.S. state of Nebraska. Located in Banner County, it is the third-highest peak in the state.[1] The peak was named for the Bighorn Sheep that once roamed its flanks,[2] and were reintroduced in the 1970s.[3]
Located 9.2 miles east of Harrisburg, many local people have carved their names at the top of the peak, dating to at least 1887.[4]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Beach, F.C. and Rines, G.E. (1912) The Americana: A Universal Reference Library. New York: Scientific America.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, L.L., Link, J.T., and Fairclough, G.T. (1960) Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p 219.
- ^ Grier, B. (2007) "Bighorn Wildlife Management Area," Nebraskaland magazine. October 1 2007. p 20-29.
- ^ Snyder, M. and Snyder. (1998) "A history of Banner County", Old Time Nebraska. Retrieved 6/7/08.
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