Rustler Peak
Rustler Peak is a summit and shield volcano in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1] The elevation is 6,214 feet (1,894 m).[1]
| Rustler Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,214 ft (1,894 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jackson County, Oregon |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Volcanic arc | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene |
Rustler Peak was named for the fact cattle rustlers once operated in the area.[2]
Geology
Rustler Peak is a shield volcano. However, it is forested compared to Mount McLoughlin and Brown Mountain, two other nearby volcanoes that don't have forests. Rustler Peak is considered as an extinct volcano.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rustler Peak
- ^ "Jackson County Place Names Database". Jackson County Genealogy Library. Archived from the original on 4 October 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
42°37′09″N 122°20′53″W / 42.61917°N 122.34806°W
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