Beck Mountain

Beck Mountain is a summit in St. Francois County in the U.S. state of Missouri. The peak is at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 m).[1]

The peak lies southeast of Farmington and the St. Francis River flows past its southwest side. Rickus Hill lies to the southeast.[2]

Beck Mountain has the name of Andrew Beck, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beck Mountain
  2. Washita Mountain, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1980
  3. "St. Francois County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.

37°44′35″N 90°24′39″W

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