Record SL-671346 · Wikidata Q5301699
Douglas Knob
No list classifications
Elevation
2,593
m
8,507 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
44.3133° N,
110.8474° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaDouglas Knob el. 8,507 feet (2,593 m) is an isolated mountain peak in the southwest section of Yellowstone National Park. Located just east of the Littler Fork of the Bechler River at the southern extent of the Madison Plateau, Douglas Knob is named for Joseph O. Douglas. In 1962, then Assistant Chief Ranger, William S. Chapman named the summit for Douglas who was an early Park Ranger. In 1921, Douglas was the Assistant Chief Ranger as well as the park's chief Buffalo Keeper. The summit is less than .25 miles (0.40 km) east of the Bechler River trail.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trischman Knob | 2,613 m | NW 321° | 3.8 km |