| Ch-paa-qn Peak | |
|---|---|
  Ch-paa-qn Peak Location in western Montana | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,989 ft (2,435 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 47°09′28″N114°21′21″W / 47.1577031°N 114.355952°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Missoula, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Rocky Mountains |
Ch-paa-qn (Squaw) Peak is in Missoula County, Montana, United States northwest of Missoula, Montana. Ch-paa-qn is a Salish word meaning "shining peak". [1]
Montana is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It borders Idaho to the west, North Dakota to the east, South Dakota to the southeast, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north. It is the fourth-largest state by area, but the eighth-least populous state and the third-least densely populated state. Its capital is Helena, while the most populous city is Billings. The western half of the state contains numerous mountain ranges, while the eastern half is characterized by western prairie terrain and badlands, with smaller mountain ranges found throughout the state.
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Squaw Peak may refer to:
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The South Hills are the small foothills in various Montana communities, most notably those at elevation 3,592 feet (1,095 m), south of Missoula, Montana in Missoula County. Several districts of Missoula are also in the South Hills, such as Whitaker Heights/Farviews Neighborhood, Hillview Heights/South Hills Neighborhood, and Miller Creek-Linda Vista.
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