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Conger Mountain

Coordinates: 39°13′46″N 113°43′23″W / 39.229341°N 113.723017°W / 39.229341; -113.723017
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Conger Mountain
Conger Mountain is located in Utah
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 / 39.229341°N 113.723017°W / 39.229341; -113.723017[1]
Geography
LocationMillard County, Utah, United States
Parent rangeConfusion Range
Topo mapUSGS Conger Mountain

Conger Mountain is a mountain in Millard County, Utah. It is located 60 miles west of Delta, Utah.

Wildlife

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c "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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