Clearwater Mountains
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| Clearwater Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Region | Idaho |
| Area | 8,499 mi² (22,012 km²) |
| Length | 134 mi (216 km), N/S |
| Width | 106 mi (171 km), E/W |
| Highest point | Stripe Mountain |
| - coordinates | |
| - elevation | 9,001 ft (2,744 m) |
The Clearwater Mountains are part of the Rocky Mountains, located in the panhandle of Idaho in the Western United States. The mountains lie between the Salmon River and the Bitterroot Range and encompass an area of 8,499 square miles (22,012 km²).[1]
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[edit] Subranges
[edit] North Clearwater Mountains
The North Clearwater Mountains is the northernmost and shortest subrange. The subrange is 4,321 square miles (11,191 km²) in area. Only two of its peaks — the 7,139 foot (2,176 m) Pot Mountain and the 7,077 foot (2,157 m) Black Mountain — rise above 7,000 feet (2,100 m).[2]
[edit] Selway Crags
The Selway Crags lie between the North and South Clearwaters both in latitude and mean elevation. The Selway Crags encompass 885 square miles (2,292 km²) and its two highest peaks are the 8,282 foot (2,524 m) Grave Peak and the 7,424 foot (2,263 m) McConnell Mountain.[3]
[edit] South Clearwater Mountains
The South Clearwater Mountains is the southernmost and tallest subrange, with 6 peaks above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). The South Clearwaters encompass 3,292 square miles (8,526 km²) and its two highest peaks are the 9,001 foot (2,744 m) Stripe Mountain and the 8,943 foot (2,726 m) Salmon Mountain.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Peakbagger.com - Clearwater Mountains. Retrieved 4 March 2007.
- ^ Peakbagger.com - North Clearwater Mountains. Retrieved 4 March 2007.
- ^ Peakbagger.com - Selway Crags. Retrieved 4 March 2007.
- ^ Peakbagger.com - South Clearwater Mountains. Retrieved 4 March 2007.
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