Goose Creek Mountains facts for kids
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 Goose Creek Mountains
Location in Utah
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,860 m (6,100 ft) |
| Prominence | 611 m (2,005 ft) |
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| Country | United States |
| Topo map | USGS Death Creek Reservoir |
The Goose Creek Mountains are a mountain range found in the western United States. They stretch across parts of two states: Utah and Nevada. This mountain range is known for being one of the less prominent peaks in Utah, even though it still rises quite a bit from the land around it.
About the Goose Creek Mountains
The Goose Creek Mountains are a natural feature made up of several peaks and ridges. They are part of the larger landscape of the western United States, which has many different types of mountains and valleys.
Where are they located?
The main part of the Goose Creek Mountains is in Box Elder County, Utah, which is in the northwest corner of Utah. A smaller part of the range also extends into Elko County, Nevada. This means the mountains cross a state border!
How high are they?
The highest point in the Goose Creek Mountains reaches an elevation of about 1,860 meters (or 6,102 feet) above sea level. This is quite high!
The mountains also have a "prominence" of about 611 meters (or 2,004 feet). Prominence is a way to measure how much a peak stands out from the land around it. Imagine a mountain rising up from a valley; its prominence is how much higher it is than the lowest point connecting it to any higher peak. The Goose Creek Mountains are notable for having one of the lower prominence values among Utah's peaks that still rise more than 2,000 feet.
