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Elk Mound

Coordinates: 44°52′44″N 091°41′14″W / 44.87889°N 91.68722°W / 44.87889; -91.68722
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Elk Mound
Elk Mound is located in Wisconsin
Elk Mound
Elk Mound
Highest point
Elevation1,200 ft (370 m)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
Geology
Mountain typeHill

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.

History

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Elk bones were found at the mound by early settlers, hence the name.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Elk Mound (summit)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ 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.
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44°52′44″N 091°41′14″W / 44.87889°N 91.68722°W / 44.87889; -91.68722