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The Ferris Mountains are a small mountain range in Carbon County, Wyoming.[1] A high white cliff undulates along the entire length of the south side of the range, making it uniquely noticeable. The cliff is predominantly visible from U.S. Route 287. The highest peak in the range is Ferris Peak, which rises to an elevation of 10,037 feet (3,059 m). Ferris peak stands 3,000 feet (910 m) above the surrounding valley, and is the highest peak in the Great Divide Basin.[2]

PeakFerris Peak
Elevation10,037 ft (3,059 m)
Coordinates42°15′25″N 107°14′22″W
Country
United States
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Ferris Mountains
North face of Ferris Mountains
Highest point
PeakFerris Peak
Elevation10,037 ft (3,059 m)
Coordinates42°15′25″N 107°14′22″W
Geography
Ferris Mountains is located in Wyoming
Ferris Mountains
Ferris Mountains
Location within Wyoming
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
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Most of the range is covered by a BLM Wilderness Study Area.[2]

Ferris Mountains limestone cliffs.
Ferris Mountains limestone cliffs.

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