Sacajawea Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sacajawea Peak |
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Hurwal Divide is in the front and center, Sacajawea Peak is behind and to the left.
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| Elevation | 9,843.7 ft (3,000.4 m) |
| Prominence | 6,377 ft (1,944 m) |
| Parent peak | Eagle Peak (California) |
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 Sacajawea Peak
Location in Oregon
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| Location | Wallowa County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Parent range | Wallowa Mountains |
Sacajawea Peak is a tall mountain in the Wallowa Mountains of Oregon, a state in the United States. It is located inside the Eagle Cap Wilderness area and the Wallowa–Whitman National Forest.
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About Sacajawea Peak
Sacajawea Peak stands at about 9,844 feet (2,999 meters) high. This makes it the highest point in the Wallowa Mountains. It is also the 6th tallest peak in all of Oregon. Another mountain nearby, Matterhorn, is almost the same height. Some people even think Matterhorn might be a tiny bit taller!
How Prominent is Sacajawea Peak?
Sacajawea Peak is very "prominent." This means it stands out a lot from the land around it. Its prominence is 6,377 feet (1,944 meters). This makes it one of the most prominent peaks in the United States. It is the 18th most prominent peak in the 48 connected states. In Oregon, only Mount Hood is more prominent than Sacajawea Peak.
Where is Sacajawea Peak Located?
Sacajawea Peak is the highest point in the Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Wallowa–Whitman National Forest. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Matterhorn. It is also about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) northwest of Ice Lake. The town of Joseph is about 8 miles (13 km) to the north.
Sacajawea Peak is connected to Matterhorn by high ridges. These mountains are also linked to Hurwal Divide, a high ridge that stretches east and north. These mountains and ridges form a special area. Rivers flow around them, separating them from other parts of the Wallowa Mountains.
History of the Name
Sacajawea Peak is named after Sacagawea. She was a brave Shoshone woman. She helped guide the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition long ago.
In 1998, some people suggested changing the mountain's name. They wanted to change "Sacajawea" to "Sacagawea." This would match the spelling of her name more closely. However, in 1999, the United States Board on Geographic Names decided not to change the name.
