Merriam Peak (Idaho)

Merriam Peak, at 10,920 feet (3,330 m) is one of the peaks of the White Cloud Mountains of Custer County, Idaho.It was named for John H. Merriam who played an instrumental role in protecting the area from being mined for molybdenum.Merriam Peak is located in the middle of the range just north of Castle Peak, the highest point in the range.[3][4] Merriam Peak is in the watershed of Little Boulder Creek, which is a tributary of the East Fork of the Salmon River.Baker Lake is east of the peak, while Noisy and Quiet lakes are north and west of the peak, respectively.
Merriam Peak at center (right of the highest peak) view from Frog Lake
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