Anthozoan Mountain

Anthozoan Mountain is a mountain in the Slate Range of Alberta, Canada. Named in 1925, fossilized anthozoans (i.e. coral) are found in the Devonian limestone of the mountain.[1][3][4]

Anthozoan Mountain
Anthozoan Mountain
Location in Alberta
Highest point
Elevation2,695 m (8,842 ft)[1][2]
Prominence304 m (997 ft)[3]
ListingMountains of Alberta
Coordinates51°27′30″N 116°01′24″W[3]
Geography
LocationAlberta, Canada
Parent rangeSlate Range
Topo mapNTS 82N/08
Climbing
First ascent1911 J.F. Porter and party[3]
Easiest routeScrambling on west slopes

References

  1. "Anthozoan Mountain". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  2. Lake Louise & Yoho (Map). 1:50,000. Cochrane, AB: Gem Trek Publishing. 2001. § B5. ISBN 1-895526-15-9. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
  3. "Anthozoan Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  4. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 12.
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