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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![]() ![]() Salient Mountain Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
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Elevation | 2,810 m (9,220 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 836 m (2,743 ft) |
Coordinates | 53°02′47″N 118°42′12″W |
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Location | Alberta British Columbia |
Parent range | Front Ranges |
Topo map | NTS 83E2 Resplendent Creek |
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