Conger Mountain

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Conger Mountain
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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″N113°43′23″W / 39.229341°N 113.723017°W / 39.229341; -113.723017 [1]
Geography
Location Millard County, Utah, United States
Parent range Confusion Range
Topo map USGS Conger Mountain

Conger Mountain is a mountain in Millard County, Utah. It is located 60 miles west of Delta, Utah.

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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 Wilderness Area. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Conger Mountain, Utah". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Conger Mountains Herd Management Area" . Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  3. ↑ "South Utah Wilderness Alliance" . Retrieved January 6, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Utah Wilderness Inventory -- Conger Mountain" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2009. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
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