Gibbons Pass

Mountain pass in Montana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gibbons Pass (el. 2117 m./6945 ft.) is a high mountain pass in the Rocky Mountains in Montana. It is situated on the North American Continental Divide. It was used by part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition on their return trip.[1][2] Gibbons Pass is also one of the most historic passes in Montana. The conflict with the Nez Perce Indians by Captain Gibbons began here. The pass was the main route for Indians, explorers, hunters and other traffic prior to the construction of US Highway 93.[3]

Elevation2,117 m (6,946 ft)
Coordinates45°43.9′N 113°54.3′W
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Gibbons Pass
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Elevation2,117 m (6,946 ft)
LocationBeaverhead / Ravalli counties, Montana, United States
RangeRocky Mountains
Coordinates45°43.9′N 113°54.3′W
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