Elk Mound
| Elk Mound | |
|---|---|
  Elk Mound | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,200 ft (370 m) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Hill |
Elk Mound is a kame, a type of irregularly shaped hill formed by glacial debris, in northwestern Wisconsin.[1] It has an elevation of over 1,200 feet above sea level. The hill lends its name to the village of Elk Mound, Wisconsin, as well as the Town of Elk Mound.
History
[edit]Elk bones were found at the mound by early settlers, hence the name.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Elk Mound (summit)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 174.
External links
[edit]- History of Elk Mound
- Topographical Map of Elk Mound (1207 ft 368 m)
44°52′44″N 091°41′14″W / 44.87889°N 91.68722°W
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