Record SL-822980 · Wikidata Q4748391
Amphitheater Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
2,648
m
8,688 ft
Prominence
530 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
48.5997° N,
113.4876° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaAmphitheater Mountain (8,695 feet (2,650 m)) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Amphitheater Mountain is a descriptive name given to the peak because of its resemblance to the Greek Amphitheater. The mountain's Blackfoot name is Three Horns or Niuóxkai-ozkina for a Blackfoot warrior who captured a Nez Perce woman as was able to live happily ever after. The mountain has also been named Whalen Mountain for a former park ranger.
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apikuni Mountain | 2,764 m | NE 67° | 0.0 km |
| Medicine Owl Peak | 2,520 m | NW 331° | 1.2 km |
| Mount James | 2,857 m | S 192° | 1.7 km |
| Kakitos Mountain | 2,371 m | N 358° | 3.6 km |
| Triple Divide Peak | 2,444 m | SW 216° | 3.7 km |
| Split Mountain | 2,673 m | W 267° | 3.8 km |