Conger Mountain | |
Elevation Ft: | 8144 |
Elevation Ref: | [1] |
Prominence Ft: | 1824 |
Location: | Millard County, Utah, United States |
Range: | Confusion Range |
Map: | USA Utah |
Map Size: | 210 |
Coordinates: | 39.2293°N -113.723°W |
Topo: | USGS Conger Mountain |
Conger Mountain is a mountain in Millard County, Utah. It is located 60 miles west of Delta, Utah.
Conger Mountain is almost completely undeveloped. It serves as a habitat for mule deer and antelope and is home to a herd of wild horses.[2] It is considered a vital habitat for the golden eagle and bald eagles have been spotted near the mountain. Conger Mountain is also home to ferruginous hawks, Swainson's hawks, mountain bluebird, red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, kit foxes, badgers, and chukar.[3]
Currently, the 20,400 acres encompassing Conger Mountain are considered a Wilderness Study Area. Action may be taken in the future to designate this area as a National Wilderness Area.[4]