Strawberry Mountain (Oregon) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Strawberry Mountain |
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Strawberry Mountain Peak
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,042 ft (2,756 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 4,080 ft (1,244 m) |
| Listing | Oregon county high points |
| Geography | |
| Location | Grant County, Oregon, United States |
| Parent range | Strawberry Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Strawberry Mountain |
Strawberry Mountain is a tall and important peak in eastern Oregon, United States. It is the highest point in the Strawberry Mountains. This mountain is also the 30th highest point in all of Oregon!
You can find Strawberry Mountain inside the Malheur National Forest. It is the most noticeable part of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, which is a special protected area.
Discovering Strawberry Mountain's Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Strawberry Mountain has an interesting story!
How the Mountain Got Its Name
The mountain and a nearby stream called Strawberry Creek were named by a person named Nathan Wills Fisk. He was a "homesteader," which means he settled on land to build a home and farm. Nathan chose the name "Strawberry" because he found lots of wild strawberries growing there. Imagine finding so many delicious berries!
From Butte to Mountain
At first, people called it "Strawberry Butte." A "butte" is a hill with steep sides and a flat top. But over time, most people started calling it "Strawberry Mountain." This new name stuck, and now "Strawberry Mountain" is what you see on all the official maps.
