Devils Head | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,997 m (9,833 ft) [1] |
Prominence | 780 m (2,560 ft) |
Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
Coordinates | 51°20′46″N115°15′58″W / 51.346°N 115.266°W |
Geography | |
Location | Alberta, Canada |
Parent range | Rocky Mountains |
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