Roberts Mountains
The Roberts Mountains are located in central Nevada in the western United States. The mountains are found in Eureka County, east of the Simpson Park Mountains and west and southwest of the Sulphur Spring Range. The range reaches a peak at Roberts Creek Mountain at 10,133 feet (3,089 m). Nevada State Route 278 passes the east margin of the range in Garden Valley and continues about 25 miles (40 km) southeast to Eureka.
| Roberts Mountains | |
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Location of the Roberts Mountains within Nevada
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Roberts Creek Mountain |
| Elevation | 10,133 ft (3,089 m) |
| Coordinates | 39°52.2′N 116°18.6′W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 16 mi (26 km) E-W |
| Width | 14 mi (23 km) N-S |
| Area | 180 sq mi (470 km2) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Antler orogeny |
Roberts Mountains was named after Bolivar Roberts, a division superintendent of the Pony Express.
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