Rustler Peak is a summit and volcano in the U.S. state of Oregon. The elevation is 6,214 feet (1,894 m).
| Rustler Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,214 ft (1,894 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jackson County, Oregon |
| Geology | |
| Rock age(s) | Pliocene, Pleistocene |
| Mountain type(s) | Shield volcano, stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene |
Rustler Peak was named for the fact cattle rustlers once operated in the area.
Geology
Rustler Peak is considered a shield volcano, as well as a stratovolcano. It is an extinct volcano.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rustler Peak
- https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/research-at-crater-lake/geology/historic-geology/geology-howell-williams-1942/10-05/
- https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015NC/webprogram/Paper256084.html
- https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015NC/webprogram/Paper256084.html
- https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015NC/webprogram/Paper256084.html
- "Jackson County Place Names Database". Jackson County Genealogy Library. Archived from the original on 4 October 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/research-at-crater-lake/geology/historic-geology/geology-howell-williams-1942/10-05/
- https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015NC/webprogram/Paper256084.html
42°37′09″N 122°20′53″W / 42.61917°N 122.34806°W / 42.61917; -122.34806
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