Three Waters Mountain

Three Waters Mountain
Three Waters Mountain
Highest point
Elevation 11,685 ft (3,562 m) [1]
Prominence 680 ft (210 m) [1]
Coordinates 43°23′37″N 109°47′09″W / 43.39361°N 109.78583°W / 43.39361; -109.78583Coordinates: 43°23′37″N 109°47′09″W / 43.39361°N 109.78583°W / 43.39361; -109.78583 [2]
Geography
Location Sublette County, Wyoming U.S.
Parent range Wind River Range
Topo map USGS Union Peak
Climbing
Easiest route Scramble

Three Waters Mountain (11,685 ft (3,562 m)) is located in the northern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[3] Three Rivers Mountain straddles the Continental Divide and is in both Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests. The mountain receives its name from being the triple point between the watersheds of the Colorado, Columbia, and Mississippi Rivers.

References

  1. 1 2 "Three Waters Mountain, Wyoming". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Three Waters Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
  3. ↑ Union Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved August 25, 2013.
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