Killdeer Mountains
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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.
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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 |
Dimensions | |
Area | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
Naming | |
Etymology | Named after the Native American hunting grounds for deer in the area |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | North Dakota |
Region | Dunn County |
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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.