Pumpelly Pillar

Pumpelly Pillar (7,625 feet (2,324 m)) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.^[3] Located in the Two Medicine region in the southeastern section of Glacier National Park, the peak is likely named after Raphael Pumpelly, who lead the Northern Transcontinental Railway Survey party that crossed Pitamakan Pass in 1883.^[4]

Pumpelly Pillar
Pumpelly Pillar from the Twin Falls trail
Highest point
Elevation	7,625 ft (2,324 m)[1]
Prominence	180 ft (55 m)[1]
Coordinates	48°28′29″N 113°27′02″W[2]
Geography
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Location	Glacier County, Montana, U.S.
Parent range	Lewis Range
Topo map	USGS Many Glacier MT
Climbing
First ascent	Prehistoric
Easiest route	Scramble class 2-3

See also

• Mountains and mountain ranges of Glacier National Park (U.S.)

References

1. "Pumpelly Pillar, Montana". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
2. "Pumpelly Pillar". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
3. Mount Rockwell, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved January 15, 2018.
4. "Through The Years In Glacier National Park". National Park Service. Retrieved January 15, 2018.

Pumpelly Pillar

External links

• Pumpelly Pillar photo: Flickr