Hart Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hart Mountain |
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West face of Hart Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Warner Peak |
| Elevation | 8,024 ft (2,446 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 2,117 ft (645 m) |
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 Location in Oregon
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| Location | Lake County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Parent range | Hart Mountain |
| Topo map | USGS Warner Peak and USGS Hart Lake |
Hart Mountain is a special kind of mountain called a fault-block mountain. It is located in Lake County, Oregon, in the United States. This mountain stands about 30 kilometers (19 miles) east of a town called Lakeview.
A fault-block mountain forms when large blocks of the Earth's crust move up or down along cracks called faults. Hart Mountain is a great example of this type of landform.
What Makes Hart Mountain Special?
Hart Mountain is often thought of as a mountain range, but it is actually one large mountain. It has two main high points. The very highest point is called Warner Peak, which reaches 8,024 feet (2,446 meters) into the sky. The other important peak is Hart Peak, which is 7,724 feet (2,354 meters) tall.
How Hart Mountain Got Its Name
Hart Mountain got its name from early ranchers. A pioneer named Henry C. Wilson and his son-in-law, C.G. Alexander, had a ranch nearby. They used a special brand for their cattle that looked like a heart. Their ranch was in the Warner Valley, right at the base of this mountain. That's how the mountain came to be known as Hart Mountain.
Wildlife and Nature Preserves
The top part of Hart Mountain is a protected area called the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge. This refuge is a safe home for many animals. You can find pronghorn antelope and bighorn sheep living here.
At the bottom of the mountain, on its western side, there is another special place called the Warner Wetlands ACEC. ACEC stands for "Area of Critical Environmental Concern." This area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It is a great spot for waterfowl (birds that live near water) and other wildlife. There's even a trail that leads to a hide, which is a hidden spot where you can watch birds without disturbing them.
