Mount Logan (Montana) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Logan |
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Mount Logan at upper right looms above Logan Glacier
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,244 ft (2,818 m) |
| Prominence | 679 ft (207 m) |
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 Mount Logan
Location in Montana
Mount Logan
Location in the United States
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| Location | Flathead County, Montana, Glacier County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Lewis Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Jackson, MT |
Mount Logan is a tall mountain located in Glacier National Park in Montana, U.S.. It stands at 9,244 feet (2,817 meters) high. This mountain is part of the Lewis Range, a group of mountains known for their rugged beauty. Mount Logan is special because it sits right on the Continental Divide, which is like a giant natural line that separates where water flows.
Where is Mount Logan?
Mount Logan is found in the amazing Glacier National Park. This park is famous for its stunning mountains, thick forests, and clear lakes. The mountain is located in the state of Montana, which is in the western part of the United States. It's part of a mountain chain called the Lewis Range.
Glaciers Nearby
Right next to Mount Logan, you can find two important glaciers. A glacier is like a very slow-moving river of ice.
- Logan Glacier is located just north of Mount Logan.
- Red Eagle Glacier lies to the east of the mountain.
These glaciers are important parts of the park's natural environment. They help shape the landscape over many years.
The Continental Divide
Mount Logan sits on something called the Continental Divide. This is a very long, high ridge that runs through North and South America. It acts like a natural "water split."
- Rain and snow that fall on one side of the Divide will eventually flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
- Water that falls on the other side will flow towards the Pacific Ocean.
So, Mount Logan helps decide which ocean some of the water from its slopes will reach!
