Mount Washington

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The Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest are traditionally divided into two geological eras.

The age of the Old Cascades fits into a time frame that spans tens of millions of years, and the age of the New Cascades fits into a time frame roughly ranging around one million years.

The first president of the United States has been honored with a couple of mountains named for him. Mount Washington, in central Oregon, is a part of the new Cascades.

The U.S. Geological Survey estimates its age at, "no more than a few 100,000 years".

The area now carries a wilderness designation and is used for recreational purposes only. During the summer months, patches of snow remain on the peak, which is pictured above.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels