Mount Chittenden facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Chittenden
Mount Chittenden Location in Wyoming
Highest point
Elevation	10,182 ft (3,103 m)  NGVD 29
Prominence	577 ft (176 m)
Geography
Location	Yellowstone National Park, Park County, Wyoming
Parent range	Absaroka Range
Topo map	Mount Chittenden

Mount Chittenden is a mountain peak located in Yellowstone National Park. This impressive mountain stands at about 10,182 feet (or 3,104 meters) tall. It is part of the Absaroka Range, a large mountain chain in the western United States.

About Mount Chittenden

Mount Chittenden is found in the beautiful and wild Yellowstone National Park. This park is famous for its geysers, hot springs, and amazing wildlife. The mountain itself is a significant landmark within the park's landscape.

The Absaroka Range stretches across parts of Montana and Wyoming. Mount Chittenden is one of many peaks in this rugged and scenic area. It offers stunning views of the surrounding wilderness.

How Did Mount Chittenden Get Its Name?

The peak was named in 1878 by Henry Gannett. He was a very important person in the Hayden Geological Survey. A geological survey is like a scientific expedition that explores and maps out the land.

Henry Gannett named the mountain after George B. Chittenden. George Chittenden was a member of the same Geological Survey team. He worked with Gannett and others to map areas in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.

It's interesting to note that George B. Chittenden never actually visited Yellowstone National Park. Even so, his work was important enough for a mountain to be named in his honor.

Not That Chittenden!

It's easy to get confused, but Mount Chittenden was not named for Major Hiram M. Chittenden. Major Chittenden was a well-known U.S. Army Engineer. He was famous for building roads and bridges inside Yellowstone National Park.

So, while both men were important figures connected to the region, the mountain honors George B. Chittenden, the surveyor.