词条 | Yainax Butte |
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| name = Yainax Butte | photo = | photo_caption = | map = USA Oregon | elevation_ft = | elevation_ref = | prominence_ft = 7,230 | prominence_ref = | location = Klamath Reservation, Oregon, U.S. | range = | coordinates={{coord|42.3262|-121.2691|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | coordinates_ref = | topo = | type = | age = | volcanic_arc = | last_eruption = | first_ascent = | easiest_route = }}Yainax Butte is a mountain located just south of the Klamath Reservation, in Oregon. Yainax is a Klamath language word meaning "little hill".[1] Notable residents include Toby Riddle, who lived at Yainax Butte in her later years.[2] Name historyThe butte has been known by various names such as Modoc Mountain, Bald Mountain, and Yonna Butte. The name Yainax Butte was originally applied to a smaller mountain some {{convert|12|miles|km}} northwest, which is now known as Council Butte.[3] Because of common usage, the US Board on Geographic Names officially changed the name to Yainax Butte in 1927.[4] [1] References1. ^1 {{cite book|last1=McArthur|first1=Lewis A.|last2=McArthur|first2=Lewis L.|title=Oregon Geographic Names|date=1992|publisher=Oregon Historical Society Press|isbn=0-87595-237-2|edition=6th|url=http://www.ohs.org/shop/museum-store/books-and-publications/oregon-geographic-names.cfm|p=929}} {{Oregon-geo-stub}}2. ^[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2745554 The Indian School Journal], Volume 16, Number 4, 1915, page 206. 3. ^{{gnis|1140253|Council Butte}} 4. ^{{gnis|1140253|Yainax Butte}} 3 : Mountains of Oregon|Landmarks in Oregon|Geography of Klamath County, Oregon |
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