The Killdeer Mountains are a mountain range in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States.[1] It consists of two mesas, North Mountain and South Mountain. Much of the range formation was caused by wind, river and lake erosion.
| Killdeer Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Killdeer Mountain |
| Elevation | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) |
| Coordinates | 47°27′07″N 102°54′34″W / 47.451934°N 102.90945°W |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Named after the Native American hunting grounds for deer in the area |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| Region | Dunn County |
The Killdeer Mountains cover a surface of 26 square kilometers (10 sq mi). The highest peak reaches 3,281 ft (1,000 m), which is the highest point in the county.[2][3]
The range's name comes from the Native Americans, who used the area as a hunting ground for deer.[4] The range was the scene of the Battle of Killdeer Mountain in 1864.
In 1906, reports of volcanic activity were coming from the mountains.[5] However, no geological evidence has proven a confirmed volcano in the area.