Elkhorn Mountains (Oregon)
The Elkhorn Mountains are a mountain range, part of the Blue Mountains in the northwest United States. Located in northeastern Oregon west of Baker City, the highest point in the range is Rock Creek Butte at 9,106 feet (2,776 m) above sea level.
Elkhorn Mountains | |
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Twin Lakes and Rock Creek Butte in the background | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Rock Creek Butte, Baker County |
Elevation | 9,106 ft (2,776 m) |
Coordinates | 44°49′00″N 118°06′13″W |
Geography | |
Elkhorn Mountains Location in the United States Elkhorn Mountains Location in Oregon | |
Country | United States |
State | Oregon |
Counties | Baker, Grant, and Union |
Range coordinates | 44°52′20″N 118°11′34″W |
Topo map | USGS Bourne |
The Elkhorn Mountains are partly within the Wallowa–Whitman National Forest and the North Fork John Day Wilderness.
Anthony Lakes ski area is in the range, west of North Powder.
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