Johnson Mountain (Washington)
| Johnson Mountain | |
|---|---|
Johnson Mountain seen from Pilot Ridge | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,721 ft (2,049 m) |
| Prominence | 1,241 ft (378 m) |
| Parent peak | Whittier Peak |
| Isolation | 3.31 mi (5.33 km) |
| Coordinates | 47°59′42″N 121°10′21″W / 47.99500°N 121.17250°W |
| Geography | |
| Interactive map of Johnson Mountain | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Protected area | Glacier Peak Wilderness |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Benchmark Mountain |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Late Cretaceous |
| Rock type | Migmatitic Gneiss |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking trail |
Johnson Mountain is a 6,721-foot (2,049-metre) mountain summit located in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of the North Cascades in Washington state. The mountain is situated in eastern Snohomish County, in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The nearest higher peak is White Mountain, 3.3 mi (5.3 km) to the northeast, along with Indian Head Peak 3.38 mi (5.44 km) to the east. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Sauk River. The mountain's name honors Mackinaw Johnson, a prospector who had a cabin in the vicinity.