Mount Emmons (Colorado) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Emmons |
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 Mount Emmons
Location in Colorado
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,401 ft (3,780 m) |
| Prominence | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Isolation | 4.18 mi (6.73 km) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Samuel Franklin Emmons |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gunnison County, Colorado United States |
| Parent range | Elk Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Oh-be-joyful |
Mount Emmons is a cool mountain peak found in the Elk Mountains. This mountain range is part of the bigger Rocky Mountains in Colorado, USA. You can find Mount Emmons in the north-central part of Gunnison County.
Exploring Mount Emmons
This impressive peak stands tall at about 12,401 feet (that's over 3,700 meters!) above sea level. It's located inside the Gunnison National Forest, which is a huge area of protected land. Mount Emmons is not far from the small town of Crested Butte, about 6.7 kilometers (or 4.2 miles) to its west-northwest.
How Mount Emmons Got Its Name
The mountain was named to honor a famous geologist named Samuel Franklin Emmons. Geologists are scientists who study the Earth's rocks and how the Earth was formed. There's actually another mountain named Mount Emmons in Utah, also named after him!
Past Names of the Mountain
Over time, mountains can sometimes have different names. Mount Emmons has been known by a couple of names:
- Mount Emmons (its current official name)
- Red Lady (a popular local name)
