Mahogany Mountain

Mahogany Mountain
Leslie Gulch rock spire, Mahogany Mountain, Oregon. Photo: BLM (2008).
Highest point
Elevation6,526 ft (1,989 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence1,892 ft (577 m)[2]
Coordinates43°14′06″N 117°15′21″W / 43.234976817°N 117.255852547°W / 43.234976817; -117.255852547[1]
Geography
Mahogany Mountain is located in Oregon
Mahogany Mountain
Mahogany Mountain
Location in Oregon
Mahogany Mountain is located in the United States
Mahogany Mountain
Mahogany Mountain
Mahogany Mountain (the United States)
LocationMalheur County, Oregon, U.S.
Parent rangeOwyhee Mountains
Topo mapUSGS McCain Creek
Geology
Last eruption15.5 million years ago
Map showing location of Mahogany Mountain and the caldera.
Aerial photograph of Mahogany Mountain airport (1JY2), Oregon

Mahogany Mountain is an ancient caldera volcano on the border of Oregon and Idaho, in Malheur County and Owyhee County, respectively. While its early history is largely unknown, its last eruption was probably 15.5 million years ago. This eruption ejected layers of rhyolite and produced tuff, creating formations of rock in the Leslie Gulch.

Nearby features include the Owyhee River, historically used as a fishing and camping ground for early Native Americans. The climate of the area tends to be extreme; that is, it is cold in the winter and hot in summer. Sparse vegetation is present, including shrubs and patches of juniper.

  1. ^ a b "Mahogany Mountain". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce.
  2. ^ "Mahogany Mountain, Oregon". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2021-12-03.