Backus Mountain
Backus Mountain is a peak in Fayette, West Virginia and has an elevation of 2,825 feet. Backus Mountain is situated near the hamlet Laurel Creek, as well as near Lawton.- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,825 feet
- Description: mountain in United States of America
- Also known as: “War Ridge”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Backus and Laurel Creek.
Backus
Hamlet
Backus is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States.
Lawton
Hamlet
Lawton is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States.
Backus Mountain
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Fayette, West Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.84762° or 37° 50′ 51″ north
Longitude
-80.96732° or 80° 58′ 2″ west
Elevation
2,825 feet (861 metres)
Open location code
869XR2XM+23
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Dutch—“Backus Mountain” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Backus Mountain”
- Dutch: “Backus Mountain”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Hemlock and Kathryn.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Harrah Cemetery and Oak Grove Church.
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Worth a closer look: Charleston and Huntington.
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