Downs Mountain

Downs Mountain
Downs Mountain

Fremont / Sublette counties, Wyoming, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 13,349 ft (4,069 m) [1]
Prominence 1,549 ft (472 m) [1]
Coordinates 43°18′36″N 109°40′21″W / 43.31000°N 109.67250°W / 43.31000; -109.67250Coordinates: 43°18′36″N 109°40′21″W / 43.31000°N 109.67250°W / 43.31000; -109.67250 [2]
Geography
Location Fremont / Sublette counties, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range Wind River Range
Topo map USGS Downs Mountain
Geology
Mountain type Batholith

Downs Mountain (13,349 ft (4,069 m)) is located in the Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[3] Downs Mountain is the 15th highest peak in Wyoming.[4] The summit is on the Continental Divide in both Shoshone and Bridger-Teton National Forests. The East Torrey Glacier is on the northern slopes of Downs Mountain, while Continental Glacier lies to the west and north and the Downs Glacier is 1 mi (1.6 km) to the south.

References

  1. 1 2 "Downs Mountain, Wyoming". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Downs Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  3. ↑ Downs Mountain, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Wyoming 13,000-foot Peaks". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 26, 2013.


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