Record SL-674050 · Wikidata Q22424073
Esplanade Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
2,301
m
7,549 ft
Prominence
213 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
53.0764° N,
118.1531° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaEsplanade Mountain is a 2,301-metre (7,549-foot) mountain summit located in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The peak is situated 20 kilometres north of the municipality of Jasper, in the Athabasca Valley and is visible from Highway 16 and the Canadian. Its nearest higher peak is Cliff Mountain, 5.0 km (3.1 mi) to the west. Esplanade Mountain was named in 1916 by Morrison P. Bridgland for its long, flat top resembling an esplanade. Bridgland (1878-1948) was a Dominion Land Surveyor who named many peaks in Jasper Park and the Canadian Rockies. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1956 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gargoyle Mountain | 2,693 m | N 355° | 2.8 km |
| Grassy Ridge | 2,693 m | N 359° | 2.9 km |
| Chetamon Mountain | 2,606 m | SW 229° | 4.1 km |