Wildcat Mountain (Missouri) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Location in Missouri
Highest point
Elevation	1760+ ft (536+ m)  NGVD 29
Geography
Location	Iron County, Missouri
Parent range	Saint Francois Mountains
Topo map	USGS Johnson Shut-Ins

Wildcat Mountain is a cool natural spot in Iron County, Missouri. It's a mountain peak, also known as a summit, that stands tall in the St. Francois Mountains. This mountain is quite close to Taum Sauk Mountain, which is actually the highest point in Missouri! Wildcat Mountain is only about two feet shorter than Taum Sauk Mountain, making it almost as high.

Discover Wildcat Mountain

Wildcat Mountain is located about 1.4 miles (which is about 2.2 kilometers) west of Taum Sauk Mountain. It's part of the ancient St. Francois Mountains, which are some of the oldest mountains in the United States. These mountains were formed a very long time ago!

Why the Name Wildcat?

Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Wildcat Mountain got its name because of the actual wildcats that used to live in the area. Imagine seeing a wildcat roaming around the mountain! It's a reminder of the amazing wildlife that once called this place home.