Elkhorn Mountains (Oregon)
| Elkhorn Mountains | |
|---|---|
Twin Lakes and Rock Creek Butte in the background | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Rock Creek Butte, Baker County |
| Elevation | 9,106 ft (2,776 m) |
| Coordinates | 44°49′00″N 118°06′13″W / 44.81667°N 118.10361°W |
| Geography | |
Elkhorn Mountains Location in the United States Elkhorn Mountains Location in Oregon | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| Counties | Baker, Grant, and Union |
| Range coordinates | 44°52′20″N 118°11′34″W / 44.87222°N 118.19278°W |
| Topo map | USGS Bourne |
The Elkhorn Mountains are a mountain range, part of the Blue Mountains in the northwest United States. Located in northeastern Oregon west of Baker City, the highest point in the range is Rock Creek Butte at 9,106 feet (2,776 m) above sea level.
The range's name was suggested by William H. Taubeneck, emeritus professor of geology at Oregon State University. The Oregon Geographic Names Board initially approved the name of "Elkhorn Range," but a subsequent decision followed Taubeneck's request.