Aldrich Mountains Explained

Aldrich Mountains
Country:United States
State:Oregon
District Type:County
District:Grant
Topo Map:Big Weasel Springs
Topo Maker:USGS
Range Coordinates:44.3153°N -119.3081°W
Range Coordinates Ref:[1]
Highest:Fields Peak[2]
Elevation Ft:7366
Coordinates:44.3386°N -119.2583°W
Coordinates Ref:[3]
Length Orientation:E–W
Width Orientation:N–S
Map:USA Oregon

The Aldrich Mountains are a mountain range in Grant County, Oregon, United States.[1] An east–west range rising south of the John Day River valley, the mountains are bounded on the west by the South Fork John Day River, on the south by Murderers Creek and the Bear Valley, and the east by Canyon Creek.[2] [1] Most of the Aldrich Mountains and the mountainous terrain south of them are contained within the Malheur National Forest. The highest point in the range is Fields Peak at 7366feet The nearest human settlement is Mount Vernon, located in the John Day River valley.[2] [4] Across the South Fork John Day River to the west are the Ochoco Mountains, while across Canyon Creek to the east is the Strawberry Range.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. 1137116. Aldrich Mountains. November 28, 1980. July 27, 2018.
  2. Oregon Road & Recreation Atlas. 2006. Third. 65–66. Benchmark Maps. Medford, Oregon. 0-929591-88-7.
  3. 1142085. Fields Peak. November 28, 1980. July 27, 2018.
  4. Web site: Field's Peak Trail #212. U.S. Forest Service. July 27, 2018.