| Mount Emily | |
|---|---|
  Mount Emily Location in Oregon | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,114 ft (1,864 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 1,670 ft (509 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 45°26′16″N 118°05′29″W / 45.43780635°N 118.091466189°W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Union County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Parent range | Blue Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Summerville |
Mount Emily is a mountain in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon in the United States. It is located in western Union County on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Mount Emily is visible from much of the Grande Ronde Valley. Its southern edge is a landmark in, and symbol of, the city of La Grande.
Mt. Emily was named after Emily Leasey, of the Leasey family who were among the first white settlers of the Grande Ronde Valley.[3] The area hosts many opportunities for recreation, including mountain biking.
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References
- ^ a b "Mt Emily". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
- ^ "Mount Emily, Oregon". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^ McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (1992) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (6th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. ISBN 978-0875952369.
External links
- "Mount Emily". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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