Deep Creek Mountains facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Deep Creek Range |
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Deep Creek Range covered in snow, March 2008
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Ibapah Peak |
| Elevation | 12,087 ft (3,684 m) |
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 Location in Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| Range coordinates | 39°50′42″N 113°54′40″W / 39.845°N 113.911°W |
| Parent range | Rocky Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | granite |
The Deep Creek Range, also known as the Deep Creek Mountains, is a group of tall mountains. These mountains are found in the Great Basin area of Utah, United States. The local Goshute people call them Pi'a-roi-ya-bi.
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Where are the Deep Creek Mountains Located?
The Deep Creek Range is mostly in western Tooele and Juab counties in Utah. A small part of the range also extends into White Pine County, Nevada. The mountains generally run from north to south.
To the east of the range is Snake Valley. To the west, you'll find Deep Creek Valley. Nearby towns include Callao, Utah on the east side. On the west side is Ibapah and land belonging to the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation.
What are the Deep Creek Mountains Made Of?
The highest parts of the Deep Creek Range are made of a hard rock called granite. This strong rock helps form the tall peaks you see today.
Discover the Highest Peaks in the Range
The tallest point in the Deep Creek Range is Ibapah Peak. This peak is very prominent, meaning it stands out a lot from the land around it. It reaches a height of 12,087 feet (3,684 m).
Other important peaks in the range include:
- Haystack Peak, which is 12,020 feet (3,660 m) tall.
- Red Mountain, standing at 11,588 feet (3,532 m).
Nature and Wildlife in the Deep Creek Range
The Deep Creek Range is home to several streams that flow all year round. These streams help support a variety of plant life. The mountains have many coniferous forests, which are filled with trees like pine and fir.
At the very top of the highest mountains, you can find an "island" of alpine tundra. This is a special type of cold, treeless area. The range rises about 7,800 feet (2,400 m) above the flat salt lands to the northeast. It also rises about 6,000 feet (1,800 m) above the drier plains to the west.
