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 / 37.74306°N 90.41083°W / 37.74306; -90.41083

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