Gallatin Range
Gallatin Range | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Electric Peak |
Elevation | 10,969 ft (3,343 m) |
Coordinates | 45°00′19″N 110°50′12″W / 45.00528°N 110.83667°W |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
States | Montana and Wyoming |
Parent range | Rocky 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
The range is an integral part of the
Gallatin Petrified Forest
Within the Gallatin Range, the Gallatin Petrified Forest is one of the largest
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]
See also
- Mountains and mountain ranges of Yellowstone National Park
- List of mountain ranges in Montana
- List of mountain ranges in Wyoming
References
- ^ "Gallatin Range". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2007-03-18.
- ^ "Electric Peak, USGS Electric Peak (MT, WY) Topo Map" (Map). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2008-07-04.
- ^ 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 unpublished Master's thesis, University of Montana.
- ^ 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.