Conger Mountain
Conger Mountain is a mountain in Millard County, Utah. It is located 60 miles west of Delta, Utah and is the highest peak in the Confusion Range.
| Conger Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Conger Mountain Location in Utah | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,144 ft (2,482 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,824 ft (556 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 39°13′46″N 113°43′23″W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Millard County, Utah, United States |
| Parent range | Confusion Range |
| Topo map | USGS Conger Mountain |
Wildlife
Conger Mountain is almost completely undeveloped. It serves as a habitat for mule deer and antelope and is home to a herd of wild horses.[2] It is considered a vital habitat for the golden eagle and bald eagles have been spotted near the mountain. Conger Mountain is also home to ferruginous hawks, Swainson's hawks, mountain bluebird, red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, kit foxes, badgers, and chukar.[3]
Protection status
Currently, the 20,400 acres encompassing Conger Mountain are considered a Wilderness Study Area. Action may be taken in the future to designate this area as a National Wilderness Area.[4]
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References
- "Conger Mountain, Utah". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-01-06.
- "Conger Mountains Herd Management Area". Retrieved 2012-01-07.
- "South Utah Wilderness Alliance". Retrieved 2012-01-06.
- "Utah Wilderness Inventory -- Conger Mountain" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-05-10. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
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