- Elevation, modelled
- 2,195 m
- Tallest summit within 17.6 miles
- North Pole2,683 m · 8.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway103.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:37local time
- Coordinates
- 45.6098, -115.8605
Square Mountain Research Natural Area is a nature reserve in Idaho, at a modelled 2,195 m. North Pole stands 2,683 m to the east-northeast, 8.9 miles off. The nearest named place is Square Mountain, a peak 0.8 miles away. Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway passes 104 miles off.
- Operated by
- United States Forest Service
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 17.6 miles of Square Mountain Research Natural Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pole | ENE 73° | 2,683 m | 8.9 mi |
| Marshall Mountain | S 178° | 2,571 m | 16.3 mi |
| Oregon Butte | ESE 123° | 2,565 m | 11.1 mi |
| Pyramid Peak | WNW 295° | 2,551 m | 3.9 mi |
| Mineral Hill | E 98° | 2,550 m | 9.5 mi |
| Buffalo Hump | E 85° | 2,539 m | 7.8 mi |
| Concord Hill | ESE 106° | 2,521 m | 8.1 mi |
| Shining Butte | ESE 121° | 2,520 m | 7.3 mi |
- 103.7 mi off the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway
- 24.2 mi off the Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint · 4 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Square Mountain: 0.8 mi
- Sheep Mountain: 2.2 mi
- Pyramid Peak: 3.9 mi
- Gospel Peak: 3.9 mi
- Umbrella Butte: 4.8 mi
Springs: 10
- Sweet Anise Spring: 6.4 mi
- Peter Ready Spring: 10.5 mi
- Pig Foot Spring: 12.5 mi
- Freds Spring: 13.6 mi
- Martin Spring: 18.8 mi
Parks: 9
- Fish Creek Recreation Area: 19.4 mi
- Slate Creek Recreation Site: 21.1 mi
- Chief Joseph War Historical Marker: 21.1 mi
- Nezperce Indian War Historical Monument: 23.5 mi
- City Park: 23.7 mi
Picnic sites: 5
- McAllister Picnic Area: 18.7 mi
- Allison Creek Picnic Area: 19.7 mi
- Cotter Bar: 20.4 mi
- Blackerby Picnic Area: 21.0 mi
- Skookumchuck Recreation Site: 22.9 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Plummer Point: 3.2 mi
- Rock Creek Point: 6.7 mi
- Scotts Bluff: 8.2 mi
- Huddleson Bluff: 14.3 mi
Beaches: 3
- Music Bar: 20.7 mi
- Twin Bridges Beach: 21.2 mi
- Skookumchuck Beach: 22.9 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Florence: 11.1 mi
- Mount Idaho: 23.0 mi
Nature reserves: 1
Museums: 1
- Buckskin Bill's Cabin: 23.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:47 | 18:17 | 18:56 |
| June solstice | 04:55 | 19:51 | 20:37 |
| September equinox | 06:31 | 18:04 | 18:43 |
| December solstice | 07:22 | 15:13 | 16:03 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 19 | 21 | 28 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 58 | 56 | 48 | 38 | 27 | 18 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Dixie, 20 mi away.
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