Gallatin Range

Coordinates: 45°00′19″N 110°50′12″W / 45.00528°N 110.83667°W / 45.00528; -110.83667
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Gallatin Range
Highest point
PeakElectric Peak
Elevation10,969 ft (3,343 m)
Coordinates45°00′19″N 110°50′12″W / 45.00528°N 110.83667°W / 45.00528; -110.83667
Geography
CountryUnited States
StatesMontana and Wyoming
Parent rangeRocky Mountains

The Gallatin Range is a mountain range of the Rocky Mountains, located in the U.S. states of Montana and Wyoming. It includes more than 10 mountains over 10,000 feet (3,000 m).[1] The highest peak in the range is Electric Peak at 10,969 feet (3,343 m).[2]

The Gallatin Range was named after Albert Gallatin, the longest-serving US Secretary of the Treasury. The range extends 75 miles (121 km) north to south and averages 20 miles (32 km) in width.

Geography

The southernmost peaks of the range are in the northwestern section of

Bridger Mountains
to the north.

The range is an integral part of the

wolves and other threatened and endangered species
also found in Yellowstone National Park.

Gallatin Petrified Forest

Within the Gallatin Range, the Gallatin Petrified Forest is one of the largest

U.S. Forest Service has a 2-mile (3.2 km) long interpretive trail which details the petrified trees.[4]

In regard to these fossil forests and other fossils, collecting of fossils in Yellowstone National Park is illegal. In addition, visitors should stay on marked and maintained trails.[4]

Panorama from Blacktail Plateau, Yellowstone National Park
Sunrise over Gallatin Range from Bozeman, Montana

See also

References

  1. ^ "Gallatin Range". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2007-03-18.
  2. ^ "Electric Peak, USGS Electric Peak (MT, WY) Topo Map" (Map). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2008-07-04.
  3. ^ Amidon, L (1997) Paleoclimate Study of Eocene Fossil Woods and Associated Paleosols from the Gallatin Petrified Forest, Gallatin National Forest, SW Montana. unpublished Master's thesis, University of Montana.
  4. ^ a b Soderberg, K, and V Soderberg (2005) The Best in Tent Camping: Montana: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos. Menasha Ridge Press, Birmingham, Alabama.