Grant Range facts for kids
The Grant Range is a chain of mountains in east-central Nevada, a state in the western United States. These mountains stretch for about 30 miles (50 km) from north to south. You can find them in the northeastern part of Nye County. The Grant Range is located south of the Horse Range and northeast of the Quinn Canyon Range. To its west is the wide Railroad Valley, and to its east is the White River Valley. Water from the eastern slopes of the Grant Range flows into the White River Valley, which eventually drains into the Colorado River.
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Where is the Grant Range?
The Grant Range mountains cover a large area of about 346 square miles (896 km²). This makes them an important part of Nevada's landscape.
Troy Peak: The Tallest Point
The highest mountain in the Grant Range is called Troy Peak. It stands tall at 11,298 feet (3,443 meters) above sea level. You can find Troy Peak northwest of a place called Scofield Canyon.
A special part of these mountains is the Grant Range Wilderness. This is a protected area where nature is kept wild. The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest helps manage and protect this wilderness for everyone to enjoy.
Plants and Animals of the Grant Range
The Grant Range is home to many different kinds of plants and animals.
What Plants Grow Here?
Almost 60% of the area is covered by pinon and juniper trees. These trees are common in the dry, mountainous regions of the western United States. About 15% of the range is covered by sagebrush scrub, which is a type of shrubland.
Who Lives in the Mountains?
The mountains provide a home for many creatures. At least four different kinds of mice live here, along with three types of chipmunks. You can also find three species of snails. Birds like the Steller's jay and the hairy woodpecker fly through the trees. The Great Basin fence lizard also makes its home in these mountains.
Who Manages the Land?
Different groups help take care of the Grant Range. The Bureau of Land Management looks after about 60.5% of the area. The Forest Service manages the other 39.3%. They work to protect the natural beauty and wildlife of the range.
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The central part of Railroad Valley, looking southwest from the top of Troy Peak.
