Salient Mountain
| Salient Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Salient Mountain Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,810 m (9,220 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 836 m (2,743 ft) |
| Coordinates | 53°02′47″N 118°42′12″W / 53.04639°N 118.70333°WCoordinates: 53°02′47″N 118°42′12″W / 53.04639°N 118.70333°W |
| Geography | |
| Location |
Alberta British Columbia |
| Parent range | Front Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83E/02 |
Salient Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It is Alberta's 80th most prominent mountain. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler. It was noted to be the "sharpest" peak in the area.[1][2]
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- Mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
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