Winnemucca Mountain

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Winnemucca Mountain
2014-06-12 09 56 50 View of Winnemucca Mountain from Nevada State Route 794 (East Winnemucca Boulevard) in Winnemucca, Nevada-cropped.jpg
View towards Winnemucca Mountain from Nevada State Route 794 in Winnemucca
Highest point
Elevation 6742+ ft (2055+ m) [1]
Prominence 1,919 ft (585 m) [1]
Coordinates 41°00′39″N117°46′03″W / 41.010911008°N 117.767582942°W / 41.010911008; -117.767582942 [2]
Geography
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Winnemucca Mountain
Nevada, U.S.
Location Humboldt County, Nevada, U.S.
Parent range Santa Rosa Range

Winnemucca Mountain is a mountain near the small city of Winnemucca in Humboldt County, Nevada, United States. It is considered to be the southernmost named summit of the Santa Rosa Range. [3] A paved road ascends to radio facilities on the summit.

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On June 15, 2025, a human-caused wildfire burned on Winnemucca Mountain, which burned 2,321 acres (939 ha) and affected one structure. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Winnemucca Mountain". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Winnemucca". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce . Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Mountains". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ Sheridan, Kevin (June 18, 2025). "Fire on Winnemucca Mountain reaches 80% containment". KOLO-TV . Retrieved July 14, 2025.


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