Boise Mountains

Boise Mountains

A photo of mountains and Indian paintbrush (Castilleja sp.) in Boise National Forest

Mountains and Indian paintbrush (Castilleja sp.) in Boise National Forest
Highest point
Peak Two Point Mountain
Elevation 10,124 ft (3,086 m)[1]
Coordinates 43°44′14″N 114°58′36″W / 43.7371228°N 114.9767395°W / 43.7371228; -114.9767395[2]
Dimensions
Length 110 mi (180 km) E/W[3]
Width 87 mi (140 km) N/S[3]
Area 4,724 sq mi (12,240 km2)[3]
Geography

Location in Western Idaho

Country United States
State Idaho
Range coordinates 43°45′01″N 115°30′04″W / 43.7503°N 115.5011°W / 43.7503; -115.5011Coordinates: 43°45′01″N 115°30′04″W / 43.7503°N 115.5011°W / 43.7503; -115.5011[4]
Borders on West Mountains
Topo map USGS Barber Flat

The Boise Mountains are a mountain range in the U.S. state of Idaho, spanning part of Boise and Sawtooth national forests.[4][3][5][6][7] The highest point in the range is Two Point Mountain at an elevation of 10,124 feet (3,086 m) above sea level.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Two Point Mountain, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  2. "Two Point Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Boise Mountains". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Boise Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  5. "About the forest". U.S. Forest Service. Archived from the original on August 13, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  6. Sawtooth National Forest (Map). 1:126720. U.S. Forest Service. 2012.
  7. Boise National Forest (Map). 1:126720. U.S. Forest Service. 2012.


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