Hilgard Peak
For the mountain in Utah, see Hilgard Mountain.
| Hilgard Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,316 ft (3,449 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 4,063 ft (1,238 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 44°54′59″N 111°27′38″W / 44.91639°N 111.46056°WCoordinates: 44°54′59″N 111°27′38″W / 44.91639°N 111.46056°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Madison County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Madison Range |
| Topo map | USGS Hilgard Peak, MT |
Hilgard Peak is the tallest mountain in the Madison Range in the U.S. state of Montana. The summit is located in a remote section of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.[2] The peak was first climbed in 1948.[3] The peak was named for E. W. Hilgard, a geology professor who served on the Hayden Expedition during its exploration of the Yellowstone area.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Hilgard Peak, Montana". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2010-02-28.
- ↑ "Hilgard Peak, Montana" (Map). TopoQuest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2010-02-28.
- ↑ "Hilgard Peak". SummitPost.org. Retrieved 2010-02-28.
- ↑ "Hilgard Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
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