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Merriam Peak (Idaho)

Coordinates: 44°03′08″N 114°34′51″W / 44.052126°N 114.580744°W / 44.052126; -114.580744
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Merriam Peak
Merriam Peak (right) and Castle Peak (left)
Highest point
Elevation10,920 ft (3,330 m)[1]
Prominence520 ft (160 m)[1]
Coordinates44°03′08″N 114°34′51″W / 44.052126°N 114.580744°W / 44.052126; -114.580744[1]
Geography
Merriam Peak is located in Idaho
Merriam Peak
Merriam Peak
Parent rangeWhite Cloud Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Boulder Chain Lakes
Climbing
Easiest routeScrambling, class 3

Merriam Peak, at 10,920 feet (3,330 m) is one of the peaks of the White Cloud Mountains of Custer County, Idaho. It was named for John H. Merriam who played an instrumental role in protecting the area from being mined for molybdenum. Merriam Peak is located in the middle of the range just north of Castle Peak, the highest point in the range.[2] The peak is located in the White Clouds roadless area of Sawtooth National Recreation Area.[3][4]

Merriam Peak is in the watershed of Little Boulder Creek, which is a tributary of the East Fork of the Salmon River.[2] Castle Lake is at the peak's southern base, separating it from Castle Peak. Baker Lake is east of the peak, while Noisy and Quiet lakes are north and west of the peak, respectively.

Merriam Peak at center (right of the highest peak) view from Frog Lake

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Merriam Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  2. ^ a b Sawtooth National Forest. "Sawtooth National Forest" [map].1:126,720, 1"=2 miles. Twin Falls, Idaho: Sawtooth National Forest, United States Forest Service, 1998.
  3. ^ "Merriam Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ "White Clouds". Summitpost. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
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