Yainax Butte is a mountain located just south of the

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, in

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. ''Yainax'' is a

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word meaning "little hill". Notable residents include

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, who lived at Yainax Butte in her later years.

Name history

The butte has been known by various names such as Modoc Mountain, Bald Mountain, and Yonna Butte. The name Yainax Butte was originally applied to a smaller mountain some northwest, which is now known as Council Butte. Because of common usage, the

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officially changed the name to Yainax Butte in 1927.

References

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