| Elevation | 8854 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 1170 ft |
| Etymology | Lawrence O. Vaught |
| Location | Flathead County, Montana, U.S. |
| Range | Livingston Range |
| Coordinates | 48°40′51″N 113°52′26″W |
| Topo | USGS Mount Cannon, MT |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Mount Vaught (8,854 feet (2,699 m)) is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.[1] Mount Vaught is just over 2 miles (3.2 km) SSW of Heavens Peak. The mountain is named for Lawrence O. Vaught, a lawyer from Jacksonville, Illinois, who spent many of his summers in Glacier Park and corresponded with George Bird Grinnell, who named many of the features in the park.[2]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, the peak is located in an alpine subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool to warm summers.[3] Temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F.
See also
References
- ^ Mount Cannon, MT. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- ^ Through The Years In Glacier National Park An Administrative History, NPS.gov
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External links
- National Park Service web site: Glacier National Park
- Mount Vaught weather: Mountain Forecast