Altyn Peak

Altyn Peak
Altyn Peak is furthest peak on ridge at center as seen from Red Rock lake
Highest point
Elevation 7,951 ft (2,423 m) [1]
Prominence 587 ft (179 m) [1]
Coordinates 48°48′47″N 113°39′23″W / 48.81306°N 113.65639°W / 48.81306; -113.65639Coordinates: 48°48′47″N 113°39′23″W / 48.81306°N 113.65639°W / 48.81306; -113.65639 [2]
Geography
Parent range Lewis Range
Topo map USGS Many Glacier MT
Climbing
First ascent Unknown
Easiest route Scramble class III

Altyn Peak (7,951 feet (2,423 m)) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.[3] Altyn Peak is situated just north of Swiftcurrent Lake and the Many Glacier Hotel and is easily seen from both locations. The peak is named after Dave Greenwood Altyn who was a financial backer of a local mine in the late 1800s.[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Altyn Peak, Montana". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Altyn Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  3. ↑ Many Glacier, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Historic Place Names". Through the Years in Glacier National Park: An Administrative History. National Park Service. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
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