Deerhorn Mountain

Fri, Aug 14, 2009

With: Adam Jantz
Sean O'Rourke
Kark Fieberling

 Etymology Story Photos / Slideshow Maps: 1 2 Profile

Deerhorn Mountain (13,281 ft.)

Named by J.N. LeConte in 1895

"Named in 1895 by J. N. LeConte because of the resemblance of its double summit to two horns. (Farquhar: LeConte.)"
- Peter Browning, Place Names of the Sierra Nevada
Other peaks named by J.N. LeConte:
  • Bear Creek Spire
  • Black Giant
  • Devils Crags
  • Mt. Genevra
  • Mt. Gould
  • Mt. Henry
  • Junction Peak
  • Marion Peak
  • Observation Peak
  • Mt. Pinchot
  • Pyramid Peak (S)
  • Mt. Sill
  • University Peak
    • References to Deerhorn can also be found in these files:
  • East Vidette
  • West Vidette
    • More of Bob's Trip Reports

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