Tent Mountain

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Tent Mountain
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Tent Mountain
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation 2,210 m (7,250 ft) [1]
Prominence 500 m (1,600 ft)
Coordinates 49°33′14″N114°42′19″W / 49.55389°N 114.70528°W / 49.55389; -114.70528 Coordinates: 49°33′14″N114°42′19″W / 49.55389°N 114.70528°W / 49.55389; -114.70528
Geography
Location Alberta
British Columbia
Topo map NTS 82G10 Alberta

Tent Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It was named in 1911 by Morrison P. Bridgland. [1] [2]

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