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°W / 53.04639; -118.70333Coordinates: 53°02′47″N 118°42′12″W / 53.04639°N 118.70333°W / 53.04639; -118.70333
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]

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