Overhanging Tower

Overhanging Tower
Overhanging Tower

Fremont and Sublette Counties, Wyoming, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 12,169 ft (3,709 m)[1]
Prominence 284 ft (87 m)[1]
Coordinates 42°46′41″N 109°14′12″W / 42.77806°N 109.23667°W / 42.77806; -109.23667Coordinates: 42°46′41″N 109°14′12″W / 42.77806°N 109.23667°W / 42.77806; -109.23667[2]
Geography
Location Fremont and Sublette Counties, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range Wind River Range
Topo map USGS Lizard Head Peak

Overhanging Tower is a (12,169-foot (3,709 m)) mountain located in the southern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Overhanging Tower is on the west side of the Cirque of the Towers, a popular climbing area. The peak is just north of Sharks Nose and south of the peak known as Wolfs Head.[3] Overhanging Tower is situated on the Continental Divide.

References

  1. 1 2 "Overhanging Tower, Wyoming". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  2. "Overhanging Tower". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  3. Lizard Head Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 23, 2014.


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