Ward Mountain is the high point of the Egan Range in south-central White Pine County of eastern Nevada.[2] It ranks thirty-fourth among the most topographically prominent peaks in the state.[4] The summit, part of a three mile long crest, is located just 10 miles (16 km) south of the city of Ely. The Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is located on the mountain's eastern flank.[3]

Ward Mountain
Ward Mountain, looking north from the White River Valley
Highest point
Elevation10,941 ft (3,335 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence3,656 ft (1,114 m)[2]
Coordinates39°06′01″N 114°55′14″W / 39.100228742°N 114.920588378°W / 39.100228742; -114.920588378[1]
Geography
Ward Mountain is located in Nevada
Ward Mountain
Ward Mountain
LocationWhite Pine County, Nevada, U.S.
Parent rangeEgan Range
Topo mapUSGS Ward Mountain
Climbing
Easiest routeJeep trail[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Ward Small Cairn 2". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2008-11-24.
  2. ^ a b "Ward Mountain, Nevada". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-05-19.
  3. ^ a b "Ward Mountain". SummitPost.org. Retrieved 2011-05-20.
  4. ^ "Nevada Peaks with 2000 feet of Prominence". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-10-23.

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