Gothic Mountain Explained

Gothic Mountain
Photo Alt:Gothic Mountain
Elevation Ft:12631
Elevation Ref:[1] [2]
Prominence Ft:1645
Isolation Mi:2.73
Listing:Colorado prominent summits
Range:Elk Mountains
Location:Gunnison County, Colorado, U.S.
Map:Colorado
Coordinates:38.9564°N -107.0106°W
Coordinates Ref:[3]
Topo:USGS 7.5' topographic map
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Gothic Mountain is a prominent mountain summit in the Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 12631feet peak is located in Gunnison National Forest, 1.8km (01.1miles) west by south (bearing 260°) of the ghost town of Gothic in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States.[1] [2] [3] Gothic Mountain takes its name from its pinnacles said to resemble Gothic architecture.[4]

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  1. The elevation of Gothic Mountain includes an adjustment of +1.936 m (+6.35 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  2. 16644. Gothic Mountain, Colorado. October 20, 2014.
  3. 186479. Gothic Mountain. October 20, 2014.
  4. Book: The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States . Govt. Print. Off. . Gannett, Henry . 1905 . 140.