Iron Mountain (South Dakota)
Iron Mountain is a peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota, notable for the fact that U.S. Route 16A was purposely built directly over its summit to provide scenic views of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
| Iron Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Mt Rushmore seen from one of the tunnels on highway 16A | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,446 ft (1,660 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 43°51′31″N 103°26′01″W [1] |
| Geography | |
  Iron Mountain | |
| Parent range | Black Hills |
| Topo map | USGS Iron Mountain |
References
- "Iron Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-04-06.
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