Mount Rahm

Mount Rahm
Mount Rahm

Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 8,480 ft (2,580 m) [1]
Prominence 280 ft (85 m) [1]
Coordinates 48°59′49″N 121°13′43″W / 48.99694°N 121.22861°W / 48.99694; -121.22861Coordinates: 48°59′49″N 121°13′43″W / 48.99694°N 121.22861°W / 48.99694; -121.22861 [2]
Geography
Location Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range Cascade Range
Topo map USGS Mount Spickard

Mount Rahm (8,480 feet (2,580 m)) is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] Located in the northern section of the park, Mount Rahm is less than .25 mi (0.40 km) south of the Canadian border and just north of Silver Lake, 2 mi (3.2 km) north-northeast of Mount Spickard. The peak is estimated to be between 8,485 and 8,525 ft (2,586 and 2,598 m) above sea level, and it sits at the northeastern end of Custer Ridge. Mount Rahm was named after Dr. David Allan Rahm.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Mount Rahm, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Mount Rahm". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  3. ↑ Mount Spickard, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 7, 2013.


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