Name: Sixtysix Mountain

County: Goshen

Authority Name: 

GNIS Entry

Longitude:  1040526W

Latitude: 414206N

Legal Description:

Elevation: 5200/1585

(ft/m)

Feature Type: Summit

Origin of Name: 

Sixty six emigrants were trapped by Indians on north side of the hill. All were killed but Ed Stemler. Mr. Stemler had red hair and because the Indians believed red hair was a sign from the gods he was allowed to escape.