White Elephant Butte
NATURE · MOUNTAIN

White Elephant Butte

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White Elephant Butte is a mountain summit in Nevada that rises to 8,445 feet. Its name reflects the summit’s appearance, as its color and outline were believed to resemble a white elephant. The butte is notable both as a prominent high point and for the distinctive visual impression that inspired its unusual name.
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Nevada · United States
Humboldt National Forest, Nevada
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