Mistake Peak (Arizona) Explained

Mistake Peak
Elevation:5930feet
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence:39m (128feet)
Range:Sierra Ancha
Location:Gila County, Arizona, U.S.
Map:USA Arizona
Map Size:200
Label:Mistake
Peak
Coordinates:33.9175°N -111.1665°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo:USGS Picture Mountain

Mistake Peak is a summit in Gila County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It has an elevation of 5930feet and a prominence of 150feet. Mistake Peak was likely so named because it was mistaken by surveyors for another summit.[3] Mistake Peak has been noted for its unusual place name.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=84640 Mistake Peak
  2. 31935 . Mistake Peak . 2016-08-19.
  3. Book: Hook, J. N.. All Those Wonderful Names. 2014. Open Road Media. 978-1497611863. 233.
  4. Book: Vedral, Joyce L.. Uncle John's Third Bathroom Reader. 1990. St. Martin's Press. 978-0312045869. 183.