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Mount Pocaterra
Mount Pocaterra is located in Alberta
Mount Pocaterra
Mount Pocaterra
Location in Alberta
Highest point
Elevation 2,941 m (9,649 ft)
Prominence 461 m (1,512 ft)
Geography
Location Alberta, Canada
Parent range Elk Range
Topo map NTS 82J/11

Mount Pocaterra is a tall, rocky mountain found in the beautiful Elk Range in Alberta, Canada. It gets its name from the nearby Pocaterra Creek. This mountain is a special part of the Canadian Rockies, known for its rugged and impressive look.

Exploring Mount Pocaterra

Mount Pocaterra stands as a notable peak within its region. It is a rocky formation, meaning it's made up of large, solid rock.

Where is Mount Pocaterra?

This mountain is located in the Canadian province of Alberta. It sits on the top of a ridge, which is like a long, narrow hilltop. Mount Pocaterra is about 1.5 kilometers (about a mile) north of another mountain called Mount Tyrwhitt.

What Does Mount Pocaterra Look Like?

Mount Pocaterra is described as a long, thin, ridge-like peak. It runs from north to south and is connected to the lower Mount Tyrwhitt. One interesting fact about Mount Pocaterra is that it has a double summit. This means it has two high points or tops. The northern summit is said to be a little bit higher than the other.

Even though it's a significant peak, Mount Pocaterra isn't always clearly marked on some detailed maps, like the 1:50,000 scale map. This map doesn't show the separate contour lines for its double summit.

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