Scott Mountain Explained

Scott Mountain
Elevation Ft:6099
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:1196
Prominence Ref:[2]
Range:Cascades
Map:USA Oregon
Map Size:240
Coordinates:44.2405°N -121.9151°W
Topo:USGS Linton Lake
Easiest Route:Trail hike[3]

Scott Mountain refers to several mountain summits in the U.S. state of Oregon. Scott Mountain in the Willamette National Forest is sometimes confused with and referred to as Olallie Mountain; while some records show these two summits in Lane County as the same, other records indicate differently. According to the Willamette National Forest website, these two summits are unique.[4] This Scott Mountain is in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States.[5] The 6099feet mountain is in the Mount Washington Wilderness region of the Willamette National Forest.

Scott Mountain and Scott Lake, in Lane County, were both named after Felix Scott, Jr., a cattle rancher and businessman.[6] [7] [8] 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.[6]

Scott Mountain, in Lane County, should not be confused with Scott Mountain, in Douglas County, Oregon, near the town of Glide.

Notes and References

  1. QD1869 . Scott 2 . April 28, 2016.
  2. 23363 . Scott Mountain, Oregon . April 28, 2016.
  3. Web site: Scott Mountain Trail #4339 . . April 27, 2016.
  4. Web site: Olallie Mountain Trail . www.fs.usda.gov. September 22, 2018.
  5. 1126690 . Scott Mountain . April 27, 2016.
  6. Web site: The McKenzie River Trails . November 10, 2021 . www.bentoncountymuseum.org . Munford, Kenneth.
  7. Scott Trail offers history and scenery . Craig . Eisenbeis . . Sisters, Oregon . October 1, 2013 . April 27, 2016.
  8. Web site: McKenzie River Trails . Scott, Jr.. Felix . 1981 . Benton County Museum.