Curia Mountain
| Curia Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Curia Mountain Location within Alberta | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,873 m (9,426 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 153 m (502 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Basilica Mountain (2899 m)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52°47′45″N 118°20′18″W / 52.7958333°N 118.3383333°W[2] |
| Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Protected area | Banff National Park |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83D16 Jasper[2] |
Curia Mountain is a summit situated between Clairvaux Creek and Meadow Creek in Jasper National Park, [3]Alberta, Canada.[2][4]
Curia Mountain was so named due to its curia-like (a Roman-era Senate house) outline.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 "Curia Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- 1 2 3 "Curia Mountain". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ↑ https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/344
- ↑ "Curia Mountain". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ↑ Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 40. Retrieved 2021-08-16.