Fan Mountain

Mountain in Montana, USA From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fan Mountain is a prominent peak in the Madison Range in Madison County, Montana in the Beaverhead National Forest.[3] The peak is located along the western face of the Madison Range at the northern end of the range. It is due east of Ennis Lake and its prominence and isolation makes it easy to distinguish from Ennis in the Madison River valley.

Elevation10,312 ft (3,143 m)[1]  NAVD 88
Prominence2,667 ft (813 m)[1]
Coordinates45°17′53″N 111°31′12″W[2]
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Fan Mountain
As seen from Madison River Valley
Highest point
Elevation10,312 ft (3,143 m)[1]  NAVD 88
Prominence2,667 ft (813 m)[1]
Coordinates45°17′53″N 111°31′12″W[2]
Geography
Fan Mountain is located in Montana
Fan Mountain
Fan Mountain
Parent rangemadison Range
Topo map(s)USGS Fan Mountain, MT
Geology
Mountain typeLaccolith
Climbing
First ascentUnknown
Easiest routeScramble
Close

Jack and Cedar creeks are tributaries of the Madison River with headwaters on the eastern and western face of Fan Mountain. The mountain straddles the northern boundary of the Spanish Peaks parcel of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness area.

Geology

Fan Mountain is a laccolith, a volcanic landform that is formed when magma pushes to the surface but does not flow out. It is similar to the nearby Lone Mountain, another laccolith that was formed the same way.

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