Roxy Ann Peak is a mountain in the western Cascade Range which may be of volcanic origin. It is located at the eastern edge of Medford, Oregon. The peak is approximately 30 million years old. It rises 3,573 feet (1,089 m) above sea level, and over 2,000 feet (610 m) above the surrounding Rogue Valley. It was named after Roxy Ann Bowen, an early settler of the mountain. Now protected as a city park, the peak is home to several nature trails. A 180...
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Roxy Ann Peak is a mountain in the western Cascade Range which may be of volcanic origin. It is located at the eastern edge of Medford, Oregon. The peak is approximately 30 million years old. It rises 3,573 feet (1,089 m) above sea level, and over 2,000 feet (610 m) above the surrounding Rogue Valley. It was named after Roxy Ann Bowen, an early settler of the mountain. Now protected as a city park, the peak is home to several nature trails. A 180-foot (55 m) radio tower is currently being built on the summit of the peak; the new tower will replace three of four existing towers (the tallest being only 80 feet (24 m) tall).
The geologic origin of Roxy Ann Peak is unclear. Some references state that it is a 30 million-year-old volcano, others that it consists of volcanic rocks erupted from heavily eroded volcanoes, while others point to recent evidence suggesting that it may not be volcanic at all. The bedrock in the area is composed mostly of granite and basalt. Over time, earthquakes...
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