Bearhead Mountain (Montana)
Bearhead Mountain | |
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![]() ![]() Bearhead Mountain Location in Montana | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 8,406 ft (2,562 m)[1] |
Prominence | 881 ft (269 m)[1] |
Coordinates | 48°25′27″N 113°21′21″W / 48.42417°N 113.35583°WCoordinates: 48°25′27″N 113°21′21″W / 48.42417°N 113.35583°W[2] |
Geography | |
Location | Flathead County, Montana, Glacier County, Montana, U.S. |
Parent range | Lewis Range |
Topo map | USGS Dancing Lady Mountain |
Climbing | |
First ascent | Unknown |
Easiest route | class 3/4 |
Bearhead Mountain (8,406 feet (2,562 m)) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.[3] The mountain is named for kyáiyótokan, a Piegan warrior known for his war against the dreaded Assiniboine White Dog. kyáiyótokan was also a survivor of the Marias Massacre and the brother of Chief Heavy Runner a confidant of Glacier author James Willard Schultz.[4]
See also[]
- Mountains and mountain ranges of Glacier National Park (U.S.)
References[]
- ^ a b "Bearhead Mountain, Montana". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- ^ "Bearhead Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Dancing Lady Mountain, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Holterman, Jack (2006). Place Names of Glacier National Park. Helena, MT: Riverbend Publishing. p. 31. ISBN 1-931832-68-4.
Categories:
- Mountains of Flathead County, Montana
- Mountains of Glacier County, Montana
- Mountains of Glacier National Park (U.S.)
- Lewis Range
- Mountains of Montana
- Glacier County, Montana geography stubs
- Flathead County, Montana geography stubs