Ward Mountain (Nevada)
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| Ward Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Ward Mountain, looking north from the White River Valley | |
| Elevation | 10,941 ft (3,335 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 3,656 ft (1,114 m)[2] |
| Location | |
  Ward Mountain | |
| Range | Egan Range |
| Coordinates | 39°06′01″N 114°55′14″W / 39.100228742°N 114.920588378°WCoordinates: 39°06′01″N 114°55′14″W / 39.100228742°N 114.920588378°W[1] |
| Topo map | USGS Ward Mountain |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Jeep trail[3] |
Ward Mountain is the high point of the Egan Range in south-central White Pine County of eastern Nevada.[2] The summit, part of a three mile long crest, is located just 10 miles (16 km) south of the city of Ely. The Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is located on the mountain's eastern flank.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ward Small Cairn 2". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2008-11-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ward Mountain, Nevada". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-05-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Ward Mountain". SummitPost.org. http://www.summitpost.org/page/310255. Retrieved 2011-05-20.
External links
- "Ward Mountain". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey.
- Ward Mountain Recreation Area, photos and info, by BLM
- Ward Mountain Recreation Area, map & information
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