Swiftcurrent Mountain
Mountain in Montana, United States
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Swiftcurrent Mountain (8,440 feet; 2,573 m) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.[3] Swiftcurrent Mountain is situated along the Continental Divide. The historic Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout is at the top of the mountain.
Montana, U.S.
| Swiftcurrent Mountain | |
|---|---|
Swiftcurrent Mountain, from the Many Glacier area | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,440 ft (2,570 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 676 ft (206 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 48°47′09″N 113°46′00″W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Swiftcurrent Mountain Location in Montana  Swiftcurrent Mountain Location in the United States | |
| Location | Flathead County / Glacier County Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Lewis Range |
| Topo map(s) | USGS Ahern Pass, MT |
Geology
Like other mountains in Glacier National Park, the peak is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was initially uplifted beginning 170 million years ago when the Lewis Overthrust fault pushed an enormous slab of precambrian rocks 3 mi (4.8 km) thick, 50 miles (80 km) wide and 160 miles (260 km) long over younger rock of the cretaceous period.[4]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, the peak is located in an alpine subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool to warm summers.[5] Temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F.
Gallery
South aspect, with Swiftcurrent Glacier
Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout at the summit of Swiftcurrent Mountain
