Coyote Hills (Oregon)

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Coyote Hills
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Location of Coyote Hills in Oregon [1]
Highest point
Elevation 1,119 m (3,671 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
District Baker County
Range coordinates 44°55′14.523″N117°54′3.782″W / 44.92070083°N 117.90105056°W / 44.92070083; -117.90105056 Coordinates: 44°55′14.523″N117°54′3.782″W / 44.92070083°N 117.90105056°W / 44.92070083; -117.90105056
Topo map USGS  Haines

The Coyote Hills are a mountain range in Baker County, Oregon. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Coyote Hills". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.