Swiftcurrent Mountain

Swiftcurrent Mountain (8,440 feet (2,573 m)) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.^[3] Swiftcurrent Mountain is situated along the Continental Divide. The historic Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout is at the top of the mountain.

Swiftcurrent Mountain
Swiftcurrent Mountain, from the Many Glacier area
Highest point
Elevation	8,440 ft (2,570 m)[1]
Prominence	676 ft (206 m)[1]
Coordinates	48°47′09″N 113°46′00″W[2]
Geography
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Location	Flathead County / Glacier County Montana, U.S.
Parent range	Lewis Range
Topo map(s)	USGS Ahern Pass, MT

Geology

Like other mountains in Glacier National Park, the peak is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was initially uplifted beginning 170 million years ago when the Lewis Overthrust fault pushed an enormous slab of precambrian rocks 3 mi (4.8 km) thick, 50 miles (80 km) wide and 160 miles (260 km) long over younger rock of the cretaceous period.^[4]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, the peak is located in an alpine subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool to warm summers.^[5] Temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F.

Gallery

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  South aspect, with Swiftcurrent Glacier
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  Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout at the summit of Swiftcurrent Mountain

See also

• Mountains and mountain ranges of Glacier National Park (U.S.)