Record SL-846596 · Wikidata Q22072850
Negro Ben Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
1,341
m
4,398 ft
Prominence
655 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
42.2045° N,
123.0934° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaBen Johnson Mountain (formerly Negro Ben Mountain) is a summit in Jackson County, Oregon, in the United States, with an elevation of 4,398 feet (1,341 m). The mountain was named for Ben Johnson, a local African-American blacksmith. The summit historically was known as Ni**er Ben Mountain until the name Negro Ben was officially adopted in 1964. As of October 24, 2020 the name has officially been changed by the Oregon Geographic Names Board to his full name Ben Johnson.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Johnson Mountain | 1,271 m | NE 54° | 0.0 km |
| Mount Baldy | 1,411 m | SW 235° | 2.0 km |
| Burton Butte | 1,332 m | S 191° | 2.9 km |