Clark Range (Canada) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clark Range
Mount Blakiston in southwest Alberta
Highest point
Peak	Long Knife Peak
Elevation	2,982 m (9,783 ft)
Geography
Location in Alberta Show map of Alberta Location in Montana Show map of Montana
Countries	Canada and United States
Range coordinates	49°10′59″N 114°23′03″W / 49.18306°N 114.38417°W / 49.18306; -114.38417
Parent range	Border Ranges
Topo map	NTS 82G/01

The Clark Range is a group of mountains that forms part of the Continental Divide. This means it's like a big natural line where water on one side flows to the Pacific Ocean, and water on the other side flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The range also marks the border between the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. A small part of it even reaches into Glacier National Park in Montana, United States. It's the most eastern part of the Border Ranges, which are a section of the Canadian Rockies. The range is named after Captain William Clark, a famous explorer from the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Exploring the Clark Range

The Clark Range is a beautiful and important part of the Rocky Mountains. It helps define the natural borders between different areas. Imagine standing on a mountain peak and knowing that the rain falling on one side will eventually reach a different ocean than the rain falling on the other side!

Who Was William Clark?

The Clark Range is named after Captain William Clark. He was an American explorer, soldier, and government official. He is best known for leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition with Meriwether Lewis. This famous journey took place from 1804 to 1806. They explored the western part of North America, mapping new territories and studying plants, animals, and Native American cultures. Naming a mountain range after him honors his important contributions to exploration.

Peaks of the Clark Range

The Clark Range is home to many impressive mountains and peaks. The highest point in the range is Long Knife Peak. It stands tall at 2,982 meters (9,784 feet) above sea level. Here is a list of some of the notable mountains and peaks found in the Clark Range: