Holiday Hills (Washington) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holiday Hills |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Carlson Hill |
| Elevation | 2,664 ft (812 m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) NS |
| Width | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) EW |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11 km2) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| Parent range | Selkirk Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | Gneiss |
The Holiday Hills are a group of hills in Spokane County, Washington. They are mostly treeless and made of loam (a type of rich soil). These hills are located at the base of the Selkirk Range. The eastern part of the hills, near the Saltese Flats, is called the Saltese Uplands.
How the Holiday Hills Got Their Name
Long ago, these hills didn't have a name. In the 1970s, a place called the "Holiday Hills Ski Resort" opened. It was on a hill now known as Carlson Hill. People started calling that specific hill "Holiday Hill" by mistake.
Over time, the name "Holiday Hills" began to be used for all the hills in the area. Even local businesses started using the name. The ski resort and many other businesses eventually closed down. But the name "Holiday Hills" stayed. Today, "Holiday Road" in Spokane Valley and "Holiday Hills Drive" in Liberty Lake are named after these hills.
Carlson Hill: The Highest Point
| Carlson Hill | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,664 ft (812 m) |
| Prominence | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Spokane County, Washington |
| Parent range | Holiday Hills |
| Topo map | USGS Liberty Lake |
Carlson Hill is a summit located in Spokane County, Washington. It is the tallest peak in the Holiday Hills. Its highest point reaches 2,664 feet (812 meters) above sea level.
