Granite Peak facts for kids

A Granite Peak is a name given to many mountains around the world, especially in Canada and the United States. This name is often used because the mountain is made of a type of rock called granite.

Granite is a very common and strong type of igneous rock. It forms when hot, melted rock (called magma) cools down slowly deep inside the Earth. This slow cooling allows large crystals to form, which gives granite its speckled look. It's usually light-colored, often gray, pink, or white, with darker specks. Because granite is so hard and strong, it can resist erosion well, which is why mountains made of it often stand tall and proud.

Granite Peaks in Canada

In Canada, there are several mountains named Granite Peak. These are officially recognized by the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGNDB).

• One Granite Peak is found in the Purcell Mountains in British Columbia. It's located in the East Kootenay region.
• Another Granite Peak is in the Pacific Ranges, also in British Columbia, near Bute Inlet.

Granite Peaks in the United States

The United States has many mountains called Granite Peak, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). This name is very popular across different states.

Notable Granite Peaks

While there are many mountains named Granite Peak, some are more well-known or are the highest points in their areas.

• Granite Peak, Montana: This is the highest point in the state of Montana. It's a very challenging climb for mountaineers.
• Granite Peak, Wyoming: Located in Fremont County, Wyoming, this is another significant peak.

Other Granite Peaks by State

Many other states also have mountains named Granite Peak. Here are some examples:

• Alaska: There are at least two Granite Peaks in Alaska, one in Matanuska-Susitna and another in Valdez-Cordova.
• Arizona: Arizona has several Granite Peaks, found in counties like Cochise, Gila, Graham, Mohave, and Yavapai.
• California: You can find Granite Peaks in San Bernardino, Sierra, and Trinity counties.
• Colorado: There are Granite Peaks in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
• Idaho: Idaho has multiple Granite Peaks, including ones in Clearwater, Idaho, Shoshone, and Valley counties.
• New Mexico: Several Granite Peaks are located in New Mexico, across counties like Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, and Sierra.
• Nevada: Nevada also has many Granite Peaks, found in Douglas, Elko, Humboldt, Pershing, and Washoe counties.
• Oregon: There is a Granite Peak in Coos County, Oregon.
• South Dakota: A Granite Peak can be found in Meade County, South Dakota.
• Utah: Utah has Granite Peaks in Beaver and Tooele counties.
• Washington: There is a Granite Peak in Pend Oreille County, Washington.