West Mountains

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West Mountains
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Location in Western Idaho
Highest point
Peak Snowbank Mountain
Elevation 8,320 ft (2,540 m) [1]
Coordinates 44°27′05″N116°07′43″W / 44.4512801°N 116.1287459°W / 44.4512801; -116.1287459 [2]
Dimensions
Length76 mi (122 km)N/S [3]
Width46 mi (74 km)E/W [3]
Area2,028 sq mi (5,250 km2) [3]
Geography
Country United States
State Idaho
Range coordinates 44°28′00″N116°14′04″W / 44.46667°N 116.23444°W / 44.46667; -116.23444 Coordinates: 44°28′00″N116°14′04″W / 44.46667°N 116.23444°W / 44.46667; -116.23444 [4]
Borders on Boise Mountains
Topo map USGS  Tripod Peak

The West Mountains are a mountain range in the U.S. state of Idaho, spanning part of Boise and Payette national forests. [4] [3] [5] The highest point in the range is Snowbank Mountain at an elevation of 8,320 feet (2,540 m) above sea level. [1] The range is bordered to the east by the Payette River and the North Fork Payette River, which separate the range from the Boise Mountains. [6]

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