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Maingthon Taung
Myanmar · Elevation not verified
Reviewed routes
No reviewed route is included. Missing route information does not establish safe or legal access.
About this mountain
Name
Maingthon Taung
Country
Myanmar
Alternate Name
Maingthon
Region
Sagaing Region
Sources and scope
Exact selected mountain in Sagaing/Katha context; no current official elevation displayed
- Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume XV — Katha District — Government of India, historical gazetteer · checked 2026-11-02
- Geology and exploration geochemistry of the Wuntho-Pinlebu area, northern Burma — United Nations Development Programme · checked 2026-11-02
Geology & landscape
The Bongyaung Range through Maingthon Taung is described as largely granitic, with nearby fault-controlled valleys.
Sources and scope
UN technical-report regional geology; not a claim about every summit rock
- Geology and exploration geochemistry of the Wuntho-Pinlebu area, northern Burma — United Nations Development Programme · checked 2026-11-02
Nature & wildlife
Historical botanical literature records Shorea assamica on slopes between 3,000 and 5,000 feet; current occurrence is not guaranteed.
Sources and scope
Historical botanical observation; not a current sighting guarantee
- The Vegetation of Burma — Botanical Survey of India, Government of India · checked 2026-11-02