| Sirdar Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Sirdar Mountain Location in Alberta | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,804 m (9,199 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,274 m (4,180 ft) [2] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52°55′36″N117°48′42″W / 52.92667°N 117.81167°W [3] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Colin Range |
| Topo map | NTS 83C13 Medicine Lake [3] |
Sirdar Mountain was named in 1926 by W.P. Hinton; the source of the name is not known. It is located in the Colin Range of Jasper National Park, Alberta. [1] [2]
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