Mount Jefferson
Status
Established
Year Established
1973
Location
Station
State
Nevada
National Forest Regions
Intermountain Region (R4)
38.783333, -116.933333
Mount Jefferson Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
4,940ac (1,999ha)
Elevation Range
10,000' (3,048m) - 11,000' (3,353m)
Primary Features
Alpine meadow and barren areas cover the plateau and much of the cirques. The few meadows are quite small and are associated with small springs and moist areas.
Last updated February 2, 2023