Rustler Peak
Summit and shield volcano in Oregon, US
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Rustler Peak is a summit and volcano in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1] The elevation is 6,214 feet (1,894 m).[1]
Elevation6,214 ft (1,894 m)
LocationJackson County, Oregon
| Rustler Peak | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,214 ft (1,894 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jackson County, Oregon |
| Geology | |
| Rock age(s) | Pliocene,[2] Pleistocene[2] |
| Mountain type(s) | Shield volcano,[3] stratovolcano[2] |
| Volcanic arc | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene |
Rustler Peak was named for the fact cattle rustlers once operated in the area.[4]
Geology
Rustler Peak is considered a shield volcano,[3] as well as a stratovolcano.[2] It is an extinct volcano.
