Salmon River Range

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Salmon River Range
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location of Salmon River Range in Nevada [1]
Highest point
Elevation 2,168 m (7,113 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
District Elko County
Range coordinates 41°50′35.681″N114°50′9.150″W / 41.84324472°N 114.83587500°W / 41.84324472; -114.83587500 Coordinates: 41°50′35.681″N114°50′9.150″W / 41.84324472°N 114.83587500°W / 41.84324472; -114.83587500
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The Salmon River Range is a mountain range in Elko County, Nevada. [1] The range is considered to be a sub-range of the Jarbidge Mountains. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Salmon River Range". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. "Jarbidge Mountains - Peakbagger.com" . Retrieved August 10, 2013.