Mount Gunnison

Mount Gunnison is a prominent mountain summit in the West Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 12,725-foot (3,879 m) peak is located in the West Elk Wilderness of Gunnison National Forest, 22.2 miles (35.7 km) west by south (bearing 260°) of the Town of Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States.[1][2][3][4] The mountain is named in honor of John Williams Gunnison who explored the area.

Mount Gunnison
Mount Gunnison is located in Colorado
Mount Gunnison
Mount Gunnison
Highest point
Elevation12,725 ft (3,879 m)[1][2]
Prominence3,539 ft (1,079 m)[3]
Isolation11.84 mi (19.05 km)[3]
ListingColorado prominent summits
Coordinates38°48′43″N 107°22′58″W[1]
Naming
EtymologyJohn Williams Gunnison
Geography
LocationGunnison County, Colorado, U.S.[4]
Parent rangeWest Elk Mountains[3]
Topo mapUSGS 7.5' topographic map
Minnesota Pass, Colorado[1]

Mountain

See also

References
  1. "GUNNISON D". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  2. The elevation of Mount Gunnison includes an adjustment of +1.773 m (+5.82 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  3. "Mount Gunnison, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  4. "Mount Gunnison". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
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