Idaho Gazetteer
Buckhorn Mountain is a physical feature (summit) in Boundary County. The primary coordinates for Buckhorn Mountain places it within the ID 83805 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Buckhorn Mountain |
| Category: | Idaho physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Physical |
| Class: | Summit |
| Description: | On Buckhorn Ridge, 7 mi SE of Addie Located in sec 22,T64N,R3E, Boise Meridian. |
| History: | Prior to 1969 decision, this name was applied to the 6,300 ft summit currently named The Scout. Application changed at the request of a local mine owner and in agreement with U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Board on Geographic Names (BGN) reversed its 1969 decision in 1970, but reinstated the original 1969 application in 1971. |
| County: | Boundary County |
| Latitude: | 48.8803571 |
| Longitude: | -116.0526164 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Buckhorn Mountain: Buckhorn Mountain.
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Buckhorn Mountain does not include property ownership information.
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