Elephas Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler for its resemblance to an elephant's head; Elephas is the Latin word for elephant.[2]
| Elephas Mountain | |
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| Elevation | 2,978 m (9,770 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 328 m (1,076 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 52°35′47″N 118°18′37″W |
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| Country | Canada |
| Provinces | Alberta and British Columbia |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83D9 Amethyst Lakes |
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| First ascent | 1933 by H. Burns, O. Haw, C.C. Wates, W.J. Watson[2] |
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