Mount Harrison (Idaho) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Harrison |
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Mount Harrison from Heyburn
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,265 ft (2,824 m) |
| Prominence | 2,298 ft (700 m) |
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 Mount Harrison
Location in Idaho
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| Parent range | Albion Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Harrison |
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| Easiest route | Paved road |
Mount Harrison is a tall mountain peak in southern Idaho, United States. It stands at about 9,265 feet (2,824 m) high. This mountain is part of the northern Albion Mountains in Cassia County.
Mount Harrison is located within the Albion Division of the Minidoka Ranger District, which is part of the Sawtooth National Forest. You can even drive a paved road all the way to its summit! The water from Mount Harrison flows into the Snake River, which then joins the Columbia River. Nearby, you'll find Lake Cleveland to the north and a smaller lake to the southeast.
Unique Plants of Mount Harrison
Mount Harrison is home to some very special plants that you won't find anywhere else in the world!
- One of these is called Christ's Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja christii). This plant grows only on Mount Harrison, usually at an elevation of about 9,100 feet (2,800 m).
- Another unique plant found here is Cymopterus davisii. This plant grows only in the Albion Mountains, and Mount Harrison has one of its three known populations.
Plane Crash on Mount Harrison
On February 9, 1945, a B-24 Liberator Army Bomber airplane crashed on Mount Harrison. This happened during a training mission when there was a lot of thick fog.
Sadly, all nine crew members on the plane died in the crash. Their bodies were recovered over the next few days using sleds, snow tractors, and horses. The remains of the plane are still on the mountain today. On July 29, 2004, a special ceremony was held to dedicate a plaque honoring those who lost their lives in the crash.
