Block Mountain
Block Mountain is a mountain located in the Sawback Range in Alberta. It was named so in 1958 because vertical fractures, which make up parts of the mountain, look like they are composed of giant blocks.they are known as block mountains.[1][2]
| Block Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Block Mountain Location in Alberta | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,935 m (9,629 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 284 m (932 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°22′40″N 115°51′00″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Sawback Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82O/05 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1920 Morrison P. Bridgland (Topographical Survey) |
References
- "Block Mountain". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
- "Block Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
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