Primus Peak
Primus Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 8,508 ft (2,593 m)[1] |
Prominence | 828 ft (252 m)[1] |
Coordinates | 48°34′55″N 120°05′28″W / 48.58194°N 120.09111°W[2] |
Geography | |
Location | North Cascades National Park, Washington, U.S. |
Parent range | Cascade Range |
Topo map | USGS Forbidden Peak |
Primus Peak (8,508 feet (2,593 m)) is located in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] Primus Peak is flanked by North Klawatti Glacier to the south and Borealis Glacier to the northeast. Tricouni Peak is situated immediately east of Primus Peak.
Climate
Primus Peak is located in the
Geology
The North Cascades features some of the most rugged topography in the
The history of the formation of the Cascade Mountains dates back millions of years ago to the late
During the Pleistocene period dating back over two million years ago, glaciation advancing and retreating repeatedly scoured the landscape leaving deposits of rock debris.[6] The U-shaped cross section of the river valleys is a result of recent glaciation. Uplift and faulting in combination with glaciation have been the dominant processes which have created the tall peaks and deep valleys of the North Cascades area.
References
- ^ a b "Primus Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
- ^ "Primus Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
- ^ Forbidden Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2013-02-10.
- ^ Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
- ^ a b Beckey, p. 16
- ^ a b c d Kruckeberg, Arthur (1991). The Natural History of Puget Sound Country. University of Washington Press.
External links
- Primus Peak's north face (aerial photo): PBase