Proffit Mountain

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Proffit Mountain
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Proffit Mountain
Highest point
Elevation 1,700 ft (518 m) [1]
Prominence 361 ft (110 m) [1]
Coordinates 37°34′8″N90°46′53″W / 37.56889°N 90.78139°W / 37.56889; -90.78139 [2]
Geography
Location Reynolds County, Missouri
Parent range St. Francois Mountains

Proffit Mountain is a mountain located in Reynolds County, Missouri, the highest in the county. It is the location of the upper reservoir for the Taum Sauk Hydroelectric Power Station.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Proffit Mountain, Missouri". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  2. "Proffit Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 2020-10-10.