Aldrich Mountains

Aldrich Mountains
The Aldrich Mountains just south of Fields Peak
Highest point
Peak	Fields Peak
Elevation	7,366 ft (2,245 m)
Coordinates	44°20′19″N 119°15′30″W
Geography
Aldrich Mountains Location of the Aldrich Mountains in Oregon
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Grant
Range coordinates	44°18′55″N 119°18′29″W
Topo map	USGS Big Weasel Springs

The Aldrich Mountains are a mountain range in Grant County, Oregon, United States. An east–west range rising south of the John Day River valley, the mountains are bounded on the west by the South Fork John Day River, on the south by Murderers Creek and the Bear Valley, and the east by Canyon Creek. Most of the Aldrich Mountains and the mountainous terrain south of them are contained within the Malheur National Forest. The highest point in the range is Fields Peak at 7,366 feet (2,245 m) The nearest human settlement is Mount Vernon, located in the John Day River valley. Across the South Fork John Day River to the west are the Ochoco Mountains, while across Canyon Creek to the east is the Strawberry Range.

External links

• Media related to Aldrich Mountains at Wikimedia Commons
• Cedar Grove Botanical Area - Conifer Country blog