Chapman Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chapman Peak |
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Chapman Peak from Summit Lake in July 2011
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,411 ft (2,868 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 2,206 ft (672 m) |
| Parent peak | Kintla Peak |
| Listing | Mountains of Glacier National Park |
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 Chapman Peak
Location in Montana
Chapman Peak
Location in the United States
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| Location | Flathead County, Glacier County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Livingston Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Carter, MT |
Chapman Peak is a tall mountain in Montana, USA. It stands 9,411 feet (2,868 m) high. You can find it in the Livingston Range inside Glacier National Park. This peak is special because it sits right on the Continental Divide. This is a high ridge that separates rivers flowing to different oceans.
What's the Weather Like on Chapman Peak?
Chapman Peak has a very cold climate, known as a subarctic climate. This means it has long, very cold winters. Summers are short and can be cool or mild.
Winter temperatures often drop below −10 °F (about -23 °C). With the wind chill, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °F (about -34 °C).
How Chapman Peak Was Formed
Like other mountains in Glacier National Park, Chapman Peak is made of sedimentary rock. This rock formed from layers of sand, mud, and tiny bits of plants and animals. These layers were laid down in shallow seas a very long time ago, during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods.
About 170 million years ago, a huge event happened. A massive slab of these old rocks was pushed up and over younger rocks. This event is called the Lewis Overthrust. This rock slab was about 3 mi (4.8 km) thick, 50 miles (80 km) wide, and 160 miles (260 km) long. It slid over rocks from the Cretaceous period, creating the mountains we see today.
