Conger Mountain

Conger Mountain is a mountain in Millard County, Utah. It is located 60 miles west of Delta, Utah and is the highest peak in the Confusion Range.

Conger Mountain
Conger Mountain
Location in Utah
Highest point
Elevation8,144 ft (2,482 m)[1]
Prominence1,824 ft (556 m)[1]
Coordinates39°13′46″N 113°43′23″W[1]
Geography
LocationMillard County, Utah, United States
Parent rangeConfusion Range
Topo mapUSGS Conger Mountain

Wildlife

Conger Mountain is almost completely undeveloped. It serves as a habitat for mule deer and antelope and is home to a herd of wild horses.[2] It is considered a vital habitat for the golden eagle and bald eagles have been spotted near the mountain. Conger Mountain is also home to ferruginous hawks, Swainson's hawks, mountain bluebird, red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, kit foxes, badgers, and chukar.[3]

Protection status

Currently, the 20,400 acres encompassing Conger Mountain are considered a Wilderness Study Area. Action may be taken in the future to designate this area as a National Wilderness Area.[4]

References

  1. "Conger Mountain, Utah". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-01-06.
  2. "Conger Mountains Herd Management Area". Retrieved 2012-01-07.
  3. "South Utah Wilderness Alliance". Retrieved 2012-01-06.
  4. "Utah Wilderness Inventory -- Conger Mountain" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-05-10. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
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