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.
| Elk Mound | |
|---|---|
  Elk Mound | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,200 ft (370 m) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Hill |
History
editElk 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)
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