Mica Peak (Idaho)

Mica Peak
Signal Point
Highest point
Elevation 5,241 ft (1,597 m)[1]
Prominence 2,661 ft (811 m)[1]
Coordinates 47°37′20″N 116°59′18″W / 47.62219°N 116.988438°W / 47.62219; -116.988438Coordinates: 47°37′20″N 116°59′18″W / 47.62219°N 116.988438°W / 47.62219; -116.988438[1]
Geography
Location Kootenai County, Idaho, U.S.
Parent range Selkirk Mountains
Topo map USGS Rockford Bay

Mica Peak is a mountain summit in Kootenai County in the state of Idaho, United States. Mica Peak climbs to 5,243 feet (1,598 m) above sea level in the Selkirk Mountain range. State Line, Idaho is the closest city at 6.9 miles away.

This summit was once commonly known as "Signal Point" and the name "Mica Peak" is considered erroneous, as there is a Mica Peak in Washington State just across the border. There was briefly a Ski Lodge on the northeast face of the mountain in the 1950s-1960's, with the lodge building located at 47.627518, -116.981307. The lodge building can be seen as a dot on topographic maps from the time period but is no longer standing.[2] [3] [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mica Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
  2. "New Inland Empire Ski Area Near Post Falls, Idaho, Nearly Finished". Spokesman-Review.com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  3. "Rope Tow Facilities Bettered on Ski Slopes at Signal Point". Spokesman-Review.com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  4. "Ski Signal Point". SignalPointGraphics.com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.


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