Appistoki Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Appistoki Peak |
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Appistoki Peak from Two Medicine
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,169 ft (2,490 m) |
| Prominence | 497 ft (151 m) |
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 Appistoki Peak
Location in Montana
Appistoki Peak
Location in the United States
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| Location | Glacier County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Lewis Range |
| Topo map | USGS Squaw Mountain MT |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Appistoki Peak is a tall mountain in Glacier National Park, Montana. It stands about 8,169 feet (2,490 m) high. This peak is part of the Lewis Range in the Glacier County area.
About Appistoki Peak
Appistoki Peak is a well-known landmark in Glacier National Park. It is located in the U.S. state of Montana. The mountain is found near the southeast side of Two Medicine Lake. It is also a short distance north of another mountain called Mount Henry.
How Appistoki Peak Got Its Name
The name "Appistoki" has an interesting story. A mapmaker named R. T. Evans was working on an early map of the park. He asked his Native American guide what the Blackfeet word was for "looking over something." The guide, however, misunderstood the question. He thought Evans was asking about a powerful being. So, the guide gave him the name "Appistoki." This is the name for the Blackfeet god who watches over everything and everyone.
