Block Mountain
| Block Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Block Mountain Location in Alberta | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,935 m (9,629 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 284 m (932 ft) |
| Coordinates | 51°22′40″N 115°51′00″W / 51.37778°N 115.85000°WCoordinates: 51°22′40″N 115°51′00″W / 51.37778°N 115.85000°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Sawback Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82O/05 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1920 Morrison P. Bridgland (Topographical Survey) |
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.[1][2]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Block Mountain". PeakFinder.com.
- ↑ "Block Mountain". Bivouac.com.
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