Scott Mountain (Lane County, Oregon)
| Scott Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Scott Mountain Location in Oregon | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,099 ft (1,859 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 1,196 ft (365 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 44°14′26″N 121°54′54″W / 44.240540278°N 121.915129067°W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | |
| Parent range | Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS Linton Lake |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail hike[3] |
Scott Mountain is a summit in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States.[4] The 6,103-foot (1,860 m) mountain is in the Mount Washington Wilderness region of the Willamette National Forest.
History
Scott Mountain and Scott Lake, in Lane County, were both named after Felix Scott Jr., a cattle rancher and businessman.[5][6][7] With the help of brother Marion Scott and other local residents, Felix Scott hired fifty or more men to build a road up the McKenzie River in 1862.[5]
Geology
Scott Mountain is a cinder cone.[8]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Scott 2". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ^ "Scott Mountain, Oregon". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ^ "Scott Mountain Trail #4339". Willamette National Forest. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ^ "Scott Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ a b Munford, Kenneth. "The McKenzie River Trails". www.bentoncountymuseum.org. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ Eisenbeis, Craig (October 1, 2013). "Scott Trail offers history and scenery". Nugget Newspaper. Sisters, Oregon. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ^ Scott, Jr., Felix (1981). "McKenzie River Trails". Benton County Museum.
- ^ "Scott Mountain Hike". Oregon Hikers. Retrieved April 20, 2025.