Salient Mountain

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Salient Mountain
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Salient Mountain
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation 2,810 m (9,220 ft) [1]
Prominence 836 m (2,743 ft)
Coordinates 53°02′47″N118°42′12″W / 53.04639°N 118.70333°W / 53.04639; -118.70333
Geography
Location Alberta
British Columbia
Parent range Front Ranges
Topo map NTS 83E2 Resplendent Creek

Salient Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It is Alberta's 80th most prominent mountain. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler. It was noted to be the "sharpest" peak in the area. [1] [2]

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