Elk Mountain (Teton County, Wyoming)
| Elk Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Elk Mountain at far right background with Owl Peak at center | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,720 ft (3,270 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,040 ft (320 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 43°58′38″N 110°48′08″W / 43.97722°N 110.80222°WCoordinates: 43°58′38″N 110°48′08″W / 43.97722°N 110.80222°W [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Parent range | Teton Range |
| Topo map | USGS Ranger Peak |
Elk Mountain is in the northern Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.[3] The peak is part of a ridge immediately west of Owl Peak and the exact altitude is not known but is estimated to be between 10,720 and 10,800 feet (3,270 and 3,290 m).[1] Elk Mountain is the northernmost peak in the Teton Range over 10,000 feet (3,000 m) in elevation. North of Elk Mountain, the Tetons blend into the Yellowstone Plateau.
References
- 1 2 3 "Elk Mountain, Wyoming". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ↑ "Elk Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ↑ Ranger Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2011-05-28.
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