Elephas Mountain
| Elephas Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Elephas Mountain Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,978 m (9,770 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 328 m (1,076 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 52°35′47″N 118°18′37″W / 52.59639°N 118.31028°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Provinces | Alberta and British Columbia |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83D/09 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1933 by H. Burns, O. Haw, C.C. Wates, W.J. Watson[2] |
Elephas Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler for its resemblance to an elephant's head; Elephas is the Latin word for elephant.[2]
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- List of mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
- ^ a b "Elephas Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2019-07-10.
- ^ a b "Elephas Mountain". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2019-07-10.
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