Powell Buttes

This article is about the butte in Crook County, Oregon. For the butte in Multnomah County, Oregon, see Powell Butte. For the community in Crook County, Oregon, see Powell Butte, Oregon.
Powell Buttes
Powell Buttes seen from the west
Highest point
Elevation5,216 ft (1,590 m)[1]
Coordinates44°10′47″N 120°59′56″W / 44.1797°N 120.9989°W / 44.1797; -120.9989
Geography
Powell Buttes is located in Oregon
Powell Buttes
Powell Buttes
Location in Oregon
LocationCrook County, Oregon
Topo map(s)USGS Powell Buttes, Oregon
Geology
Rock ageEocene
Mountain typeVolcanic Rhyolite[2]

The Powell Buttes are mountains with several summits located in Crook County, Oregon, United States. The highest summit is over 5,200 feet (1,600 m). The mountains are geologically related to the Ochoco Mountains and are named after members of Joseph Powell's family.

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  2. ^ "Powell Butte Uranium" (PDF). oregongeology.org. Retrieved 2017-12-27.