USA Mountains Map

Explore US map showing mountain ranges located in the United States, it is home to several major mountain ranges, each with distinct features and geological significance. The Rocky Mountains, stretching over 3,000 miles from Canada to New Mexico, are known for their stunning peaks and diverse wildlife. The Appalachian Mountains, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, extend from Canada to Alabama and are famed for their rich biodiversity and the scenic Appalachian Trail. The Sierra Nevada, located in California and Nevada, houses the highest peak in the contiguous US, Mount Whitney, at 14,505 feet. The Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest is noted for its volcanic activity, with Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier being prominent peaks. These mountain ranges not only offer recreational opportunities but also play crucial roles in the climate, water resources, and ecosystems of their regions.



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The Hundred highest summits of USA with at least Five Hundred meters of Topographic Prominence

RankMountain peakMountain rangeStateElevationIsolationProminence
1DenaliAlaska RangeAlaska20,310 ft (6190.5 m)7,450.2420,146 ft (6141 m)
2Mount Saint EliasSaint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon18,009 ft (5489 m)25.6 mi (41.3 km)11,250 ft (3429 m)
3Mount ForakerAlaska RangeAlaska17,400 ft (5304 m)14.27 mi (23 km)7,250 ft (2210 m)
4Mount BonaSaint Elias MountainsAlaska16,550 ft (5044 m)49.7 mi (80 km)6,900 ft (2103 m)
5Mount BlackburnWrangell MountainsAlaska16,390 ft (4996 m)60.7 mi (97.6 km)11,640 ft (3548 m)
6Mount SanfordWrangell MountainsAlaska16,237 ft (4949 m)40.3 mi (64.8 km)7,687 ft (2343 m)
7Mount Fairweather (Fairweather Mountain)Saint Elias MountainsAlaska, British Columbia15,325 ft (4671 m)124.4 mi (200 km)12,995 ft (3961 m)
8Mount HubbardSaint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon14,951 ft (4557 m)21.3 mi (34.4 km)8,061 ft (2457 m)
9Mount BearSaint Elias MountainsAlaska14,831 ft (4520 m)20.1 mi (32.4 km)5,054 ft (1540 m)
10Mount HunterAlaska RangeAlaska14,573 ft (4442 m)6.88 mi (11.07 km)4,653 ft (1418 m)
11Mount WhitneySierra NevadaCalifornia14,505 ft (4421 m)2,649.4710,080 ft (3072 m)
12Mount Alverstone (Boundary Point 180)Saint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon14,500 ft (4420 m)2.25 mi (3.62 km)1,950 ft (594 m)
13University PeakSaint Elias MountainsAlaska14,470 ft (4410 m)3.71 mi (5.97 km)3,210 ft (978 m)
14Mount ElbertSawatch RangeColorado14,440 ft (4401.2 m)1,079.159,093 ft (2772 m)
15Mount MassiveSawatch RangeColorado14,428 ft (4398 m)5.06 mi (8.14 km)1,961 ft (598 m)
16Mount HarvardSawatch RangeColorado14,421 ft (4395.6 m)14.92 mi (24 km)2,360 ft (719 m)
17Mount RainierCascade RangeWashington14,417 ft (4394 m)731 mi (1,177 km)13,210 ft (4026 m)
18Mount WilliamsonSierra NevadaCalifornia14,379 ft (4383 m)5.41 mi (8.7 km)1,676 ft (511 m)
19Blanca PeakSangre de Cristo MountainsColorado14,351 ft (4374 m)103.4 mi (166.4 km)5,326 ft (1623 m)
20La Plata PeakSawatch RangeColorado14,343 ft (4372 m)6.28 mi (10.11 km)1,836 ft (560 m)
21Uncompahgre PeakSan Juan MountainsColorado14,321 ft (4365 m)85 mi (136.8 km)4,277 ft (1304 m)
22Crestone PeakSangre de Cristo RangeColorado14,300 ft (4359 m)27.4 mi (44 km)4,554 ft (1388 m)
23Mount LincolnMosquito RangeColorado14,293 ft (4356.5 m)22.5 mi (36.2 km)3,862 ft (1177 m)
24Castle PeakElk MountainsColorado14,279 ft (4352.2 m)20.9 mi (33.6 km)2,365 ft (721 m)
25Grays PeakFront RangeColorado14,278 ft (4352 m)25 mi (40.2 km)2,770 ft (844 m)
26Mount AnteroSawatch RangeColorado14,276 ft (4351.4 m)17.67 mi (28.4 km)2,503 ft (763 m)
27Mount EvansFront RangeColorado14,271 ft (4350 m)9.79 mi (15.76 km)2,770 ft (844 m)
28Longs PeakFront RangeColorado14,259 ft (4346 m)43.6 mi (70.2 km)2,940 ft (896 m)
29Mount WilsonSan Miguel MountainsColorado14,252 ft (4344 m)33 mi (53.1 km)4,024 ft (1227 m)
30White Mountain PeakWhite MountainsCalifornia14,252 ft (4344 m)67.4 mi (108.6 km)7,196 ft (2193 m)
31North PalisadeSierra NevadaCalifornia14,248 ft (4343 m)32.2 mi (51.8 km)2,894 ft (882 m)
32Mount PrincetonSawatch RangeColorado14,204 ft (4329.3 m)5.19 mi (8.36 km)2,177 ft (664 m)
33Mount YaleSawatch RangeColorado14,200 ft (4328.2 m)5.55 mi (8.93 km)1,896 ft (578 m)
34Mount ShastaCascade RangeCalifornia14,179 ft (4321.8 m)335 mi (539 km)9,772 ft (2979 m)
35Maroon PeakElk MountainsColorado14,163 ft (4317 m)8.06 mi (12.97 km)2,336 ft (712 m)
36Mount WrangellWrangell MountainsAlaska14,163 ft (4317 m)14.79 mi (23.8 km)5,613 ft (1711 m)
37Mount SneffelsSneffels RangeColorado14,158 ft (4315.4 m)15.71 mi (25.3 km)3,050 ft (930 m)
38Capitol PeakElk MountainsColorado14,137 ft (4309 m)7.44 mi (11.98 km)1,750 ft (533 m)
39Pikes PeakFront RangeColorado14,115 ft (4302.31 m)60.6 mi (97.6 km)5,530 ft (1686 m)
40Windom PeakNeedle MountainsColorado14,093 ft (4296 m)26.3 mi (42.4 km)2,187 ft (667 m)
41Mount AugustaSaint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon14,070 ft (4289 m)14.41 mi (23.2 km)5,082 ft (1549 m)
42Handies PeakSan Juan MountainsColorado14,058 ft (4284.8 m)11.18 mi (18 km)1,908 ft (582 m)
43Culebra PeakCulebra RangeColorado14,053 ft (4283 m)35.4 mi (56.9 km)4,827 ft (1471 m)
44San Luis PeakLa Garita MountainsColorado14,022 ft (4273.8 m)26.9 mi (43.4 km)3,113 ft (949 m)
45Mount of the Holy CrossSawatch RangeColorado14,011 ft (4270.5 m)18.41 mi (29.6 km)2,113 ft (644 m)
46Sunshine PeakSan Juan MountainsColorado14,007 ft (4269.5 m)1.27 mi (2.05 km)501 ft (153 m)
46Grizzly PeakSawatch RangeColorado13,995 ft (4265.6 m)6.77 mi (10.89 km)1,928 ft (588 m)
47Mount HumphreysSierra NevadaCalifornia13,992 ft (4265 m)14.71 mi (23.7 km)2,563 ft (781 m)
48Mount KeithSierra NevadaCalifornia13,982 ft (4262 m)3.09 mi (4.97 km)1,936 ft (590 m)
49Mount OuraySawatch RangeColorado13,961 ft (4255.4 m)13.58 mi (21.9 km)2,659 ft (810 m)
50Vermilion PeakSan Juan MountainsColorado13,900 ft (4237 m)9.07 mi (14.6 km)2,105 ft (642 m)
51Atna PeaksWrangell MountainsAlaska13,860 ft (4225 m)3.64 mi (5.86 km)2,210 ft (674 m)
52Regal MountainWrangell MountainsAlaska13,845 ft (4220 m)12.25 mi (19.72 km)4,395 ft (1340 m)
53Mount DarwinSierra NevadaCalifornia13,837 ft (4218 m)7.13 mi (11.48 km)1,891 ft (576 m)
54Mount HayesAlaska RangeAlaska13,832 ft (4216 m)125.5 mi (202 km)11,507 ft (3507 m)
55Mount SilverheelsFront RangeColorado13,829 ft (4215 m)5.48 mi (8.82 km)2,283 ft (696 m)
56Rio Grande PyramidSan Juan MountainsColorado13,827 ft (4214.4 m)10.76 mi (17.31 km)1,881 ft (573 m)
57Gannett PeakWind River RangeWyoming13,809 ft (4209.1 m)290 mi (467 km)7,076 ft (2157 m)
58Mount KaweahSierra NevadaCalifornia13,807 ft (4209 m)10.73 mi (17.27 km)2,027 ft (618 m)
59Mauna KeaIsland of HawaiʻiHawaiʻi13,803 ft (4207.3 m)3,947.0013,803 ft (4207 m)
60Grand TetonTeton RangeWyoming13,775 ft (4198.7 m)69.4 mi (111.6 km)6,545 ft (1995 m)
61Mount CookSaint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon13,760 ft (4194 m)14.54 mi (23.4 km)7,710 ft (2350 m)
62Mount MorganSierra NevadaCalifornia13,758 ft (4193.4 m)9.86 mi (15.87 km)2,648 ft (807 m)
63Fremont PeakWind River RangeWyoming13,750 ft (4191 m)  
64Mount GabbSierra NevadaCalifornia13,747 ft (4190 m)4.28 mi (6.89 km)2,601 ft (793 m)
65Bald MountainFront RangeColorado13,690 ft (4173 m)7.51 mi (12.09 km)2,099 ft (640 m)
66Mount OsoSan Juan MountainsColorado13,690 ft (4173 m)5.41 mi (8.71 km)1,664 ft (507 m)
67Mauna LoaIsland of HawaiʻiHawaiʻi13,679 ft (4169 m)25.4 mi (40.8 km)7,099 ft (2164 m)
68Mount JacksonSawatch RangeColorado13,676 ft (4168.5 m)3.21 mi (5.16 km)1,810 ft (552 m)
69Mount TomSierra NevadaCalifornia13,657 ft (4163 m)4.77 mi (7.67 km)1,992 ft (607 m)
70Bard PeakFront RangeColorado13,647 ft (4159 m)5.43 mi (8.74 km)1,701 ft (518 m)
71West Spanish PeakSpanish PeaksColorado13,631 ft (4155 m)19.87 mi (32 km)3,686 ft (1123 m)
72Mount PowellGore RangeColorado13,586 ft (4141 m)21.5 mi (34.6 km)3,000 ft (914 m)
73Hagues PeakMummy RangeColorado13,573 ft (4137 m)15.7 mi (25.3 km)2,420 ft (738 m)
74Mount DuboisWhite MountainsCalifornia13,565 ft (4135 m)9.63 mi (15.5 km)2,339 ft (713 m)
75Tower MountainSan Juan MountainsColorado13,558 ft (4132 m)4.88 mi (7.86 km)1,652 ft (504 m)
76Treasure MountainElk MountainsColorado13,535 ft (4125 m)6.92 mi (11.13 km)2,828 ft (862 m)
77Kings PeakUinta MountainsUtah13,534 ft (4125 m)166.6 mi (268 km)6,358 ft (1938 m)
78North Arapaho PeakFront RangeColorado13,508 ft (4117 m)15.38 mi (24.8 km)1,665 ft (507 m)
79Mount PinchotSierra NevadaCalifornia13,500 ft (4115 m)4.71 mi (7.58 km)2,110 ft (643 m)
80Mount NatazhatSaint Elias MountainsAlaska13,435 ft (4095 m)15.49 mi (24.9 km)5,985 ft (1824 m)
81Mount JarvisWrangell MountainsAlaska13,421 ft (4091 m)11.15 mi (17.95 km)4,771 ft (1454 m)
82Parry PeakFront RangeColorado13,397 ft (4083 m)9.46 mi (15.22 km)1,720 ft (524 m)
83Bill Williams PeakWilliams MountainsColorado13,389 ft (4081 m)3.72 mi (5.98 km)1,682 ft (513 m)
84Sultan MountainSan Juan MountainsColorado13,373 ft (4076 m)4.59 mi (7.39 km)1,868 ft (569 m)
85Mount HerardSangre de Cristo MountainsColorado13,345 ft (4068 m)4.63 mi (7.45 km)2,040 ft (622 m)
86West Buffalo PeakMosquito RangeColorado13,332 ft (4064 m)9.61 mi (15.46 km)1,986 ft (605 m)
87Tressider PeakSaint Elias MountainsAlaska13,315 ft (4058 m)3.32 mi (5.34 km)1,665 ft (507 m)
88Summit PeakSan Juan MountainsColorado13,308 ft (4056.2 m)39.6 mi (63.7 km)2,760 ft (841 m)
89Middle PeakSan Miguel MountainsColorado13,306 ft (4056 m)4.78 mi (7.69 km)1,960 ft (597 m)
90Antora PeakSawatch RangeColorado13,275 ft (4046 m)6.75 mi (10.86 km)2,409 ft (734 m)
91Henry MountainSawatch RangeColorado13,261 ft (4042 m)10.94 mi (17.61 km)1,674 ft (510 m)
92Hesperus MountainLa Plata MountainsColorado13,237 ft (4035 m)24.5 mi (39.5 km)2,852 ft (869 m)
93Mount SilverthroneAlaska RangeAlaska13,220 ft (4029 m)7.9 mi (12.72 km)3,240 ft (988 m)
94Jacque PeakGore RangeColorado13,211 ft (4027 m)4.52 mi (7.28 km)2,065 ft (629 m)
95Bennett PeakSan Juan MountainsColorado13,209 ft (4026 m)17.08 mi (27.5 km)1,743 ft (531 m)
96Wind River PeakWind River RangeWyoming13,197 ft (4022.4 m)35.1 mi (56.6 km)2,572 ft (784 m)
97Conejos PeakSan Juan MountainsColorado13,179 ft (4017 m)8.15 mi (13.12 km)1,912 ft (583 m)
98Mount Marcus BakerChugach MountainsAlaska13,176 ft (4016 m)126.3 mi (203 km)10,751 ft (3277 m)
99Cloud PeakBighorn MountainsWyoming13,167 ft (4013.3 m)145 mi (233 km)7,077 ft (2157 m)
99Wheeler PeakTaos MountainsNew Mexico13,167 ft (4013.3 m)37 mi (59.6 km)3,409 ft (1039 m)
100Francs PeakAbsaroka RangeWyoming13,164 ft (4012.3 m)47.2 mi (76 km)4,056 ft (1236 m)


Top 50 Topographically Prominent Summits in USA

RankMountain peakMountain rangeStateElevation in FeetsElevation in MetersProminence in FeetsProminence in Meters
1DenaliAlaska RangeAlaska20,3106,19120,1466,141
2Mauna KeaIsland of HawaiʻiHawaii13,8034,20713,8034,207
3Mount RainierCascade RangeWashington14,4174,39413,2104,026
4Mount FairweatherSaint Elias MountainsAlaska, British Columbia15,3254,67112,9953,961
5Mount BlackburnWrangell MountainsAlaska16,3904,99611,6403,548
6Mount HayesAlaska RangeAlaska13,8324,21611,5073,507
7Mount Saint EliasSaint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon18,0095,48911,2503,429
8Mount Marcus BakerChugach MountainsAlaska13,1764,01610,7513,277
9Mount WhitneySierra NevadaCalifornia14,5054,42110,0803,072
10HaleakalāIsland of MauiHawaiʻi10,0233,05510,0233,055
11Mount ShastaCascade RangeCalifornia14,1794,3229,7722,979
12Shishaldin VolcanoUnimak IslandAlaska9,4142,8699,4142,869
13Redoubt VolcanoChigmit MountainsAlaska10,1973,1089,1472,788
14Mount ElbertSawatch RangeColorado14,4404,4019,0932,772
15Mount BakerSkagit RangeWashington10,7863,2878,8452,696
16Mount TorbertAlaska RangeAlaska11,4133,4798,6882,648
17San Jacinto PeakSan Jacinto MountainsCalifornia10,8343,3028,3392,542
18San Gorgonio MountainSan Bernardino MountainsCalifornia11,5033,5068,2942,528
19Charleston Peak (Mount Charleston)Spring MountainsNevada11,9163,6328,2582,517
20Mount PavlofAlaska PeninsulaAlaska8,2502,5158,2002,499
20Mount VeniaminofAlaska PeninsulaAlaska8,2252,5078,2002,499
22Mount AdamsCascade RangeWashington12,2813,7438,1362,480
23Mount HubbardSaint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon14,9514,5578,0612,457
24Mount IstoBrooks RangeAlaska8,9762,7367,9012,408
25Iliamna VolcanoChigmit MountainsAlaska10,0163,0537,8662,398
26Mount OlympusOlympic MountainsWashington7,9802,4327,8382,389
27Mount CookSaint Elias MountainsAlaska, Yukon13,7604,1947,7102,350
28Mount HoodCascade RangeOregon11,2493,4297,7062,349
29Mount SanfordWrangell MountainsAlaska16,2374,9497,6872,343
30Mount Tom WhiteChugach MountainsAlaska11,1913,4117,6412,329
31Wheeler PeakSnake RangeNevada13,0653,9827,5682,307
32Glacier PeakCascade RangeWashington10,5453,2147,5182,291
33Mount KimballAlaska RangeAlaska10,3503,1557,4252,263
34Mount GriggsAlaska PeninsulaAlaska7,6502,3327,3002,225
35Mount ForakerAlaska RangeAlaska17,4005,3047,2502,210
36White Mountain PeakWhite MountainsCalifornia14,2524,3447,1962,193
37Mount CrillonSaint Elias MountainsAlaska12,7263,8797,1762,187
38Mauna LoaIsland of HawaiʻiHawaiʻi13,6794,1697,0992,164
39Cloud PeakBighorn MountainsWyoming13,1674,0137,0772,157
40Gannett PeakWind River RangeWyoming13,8094,2097,0762,157
41Mount VsevidofUmnak IslandAlaska7,0512,1497,0512,149
42Mount HesperusAlaska RangeAlaska9,8282,9966,9782,127
43Mount BonaSaint Elias MountainsAlaska16,5505,0446,9002,103
44Mount DrumWrangell MountainsAlaska12,0103,6616,7602,060
45Mount ChiginagakAleutian RangeAlaska6,9252,1116,6752,035
46Grand TetonTeton RangeWyoming13,7754,1996,5451,995
47Sacajawea PeakWallowa MountainsOregon9,8433,0006,3931,949
48Mount NeacolaAleutian RangeAlaska9,4262,8736,3761,943
49Kings PeakUinta MountainsUtah13,5344,1256,3581,938
50Mount GrahamPinaleño MountainsArizona10,7243,2696,3401,932


Top 50 Topographically Isolated Summits in USA

RankMountain peakMountain rangeStateIsolationElevation in FeetsElevation in MetersProminence in FeetsProminence in Meters
1DenaliAlaska RangeAlaska7,45020,3106,19120,1466,141
2Mauna KeaIsland of HawaiiHawaiʻi3,94713,8034,20713,8034,207
3Mount WhitneySierra NevadaCalifornia2,64914,5054,42110,0803,072
4Mount MitchellBlue Ridge MountainsNorth Carolina1,9136,6842,0376,0921,857
5Mount WashingtonWhite MountainsNew Hampshire1,3196,2881,9176,1581,877
6Mount RainierCascade RangeWashington1,17714,4174,39413,2104,026
7Mount ElbertSawatch RangeColorado1,07914,4404,4019,0932,772
8Shishaldin VolcanoUnimak IslandAlaska545 mi, 877 km9,4142,8699,4142,869
9Tanaga VolcanoTanaga IslandAlaska407 mi, 656 km5,9251,8065,9251,806
10Mount IstoBrooks RangeAlaska394 mi, 634 km8,9762,7367,9012,408
11Signal Hill (Mount Magazine)Ouachita MountainsArkansas381 mi, 613 km2,7538392,143653
12Mount ShastaCascade RangeCalifornia335 mi, 539 km14,1794,3229,7722,979
13Gannett PeakWind River RangeWyoming290 mi, 467 km13,8094,2097,0762,157
14Mount OsbornSeward PeninsulaAlaska282 mi, 453 km4,7141,4374,3771,334
15Mount IgikpakBrooks RangeAlaska282 mi, 453 km8,2762,5236,1261,867
16Humphreys PeakSan Francisco PeaksArizona246 mi, 396 km12,6373,8526,0391,841
17Wheeler PeakSnake RangeNevada232 mi, 373 km13,0653,9827,5682,307
18Mount VsevidofUmnak IslandAlaska223 mi, 358 km7,0512,1497,0512,149
19Mount VeniaminofAlaska PeninsulaAlaska209 mi, 337 km8,2252,5078,2002,499
20KawaikiniIsland of KauaʻiHawaiʻi204 mi, 328 km5,2431,5985,2431,598
21Hall Island high pointHall IslandAlaska192.9 mi, 310 km1,6655071,665507
22Kuskokwim high pointKuskokwim MountainsAlaska191.6 mi, 308 km5,2501,6004,4751,364
23Spruce KnobAllegheny MountainsWest Virginia175.4 mi, 282 km4,8631,4822,791851
24Kings PeakUinta MountainsUtah166.6 mi, 268 km13,5344,1256,3581,938
25Sierra Blanca PeakSacramento MountainsNew Mexico165.7 mi, 267 km11,9813,6525,5531,693
26San Gorgonio MountainSan Bernardino MountainsCalifornia162.5 mi, 262 km11,5033,5068,2942,528
27KatahdinLongfellow MountainsMaine158.3 mi, 255 km5,2701,6064,2931,309
28Peak 4030Nulato HillsAlaska158.2 mi, 255 km4,0301,2281,640500
29Mount BaldyWhite MountainsArizona154 mi, 248 km11,4093,4774,7281,441
30Borah PeakLost River RangeIdaho150.8 mi, 243 km12,6683,8616,0021,829
31Cloud PeakBighorn MountainsWyoming145 mi, 233 km13,1674,0137,0772,157
32Black Elk Peak (Harney Peak)Black HillsSouth Dakota140.2 mi, 226 km7,2442,2082,932894
33Slide MountainCatskill MountainsNew York136.4 mi, 220 km4,1801,2743,2951,004
34Mount GriggsAlaska PeninsulaAlaska135.4 mi, 218 km7,6502,3327,3002,225
35Charleston Peak (Mount Charleston)Spring MountainsNevada135.1 mi, 218 km11,9163,6328,2582,517
36Junipero Serra PeakSanta Lucia RangeCalifornia131.8 mi, 212 km5,8651,7884,4471,355
37Mount BakerSkagit RangeWashington131.5 mi, 212 km10,7863,2878,8452,696
38Mount MarcyAdirondack MountainsNew York129.6 mi, 209 km5,3431,6294,9191,499
39Mount Marcus BakerChugach MountainsAlaska126.3 mi, 203 km13,1764,01610,7513,277
40Mount HayesAlaska RangeAlaska125.5 mi, 202 km13,8324,21611,5073,507
41Sacajawea PeakWallowa MountainsOregon125.5 mi, 202 km9,8433,0006,3931,949
42Steens MountainSteens MountainOregon124.7 mi, 201 km9,7382,9684,3831,336
43Mount FairweatherSaint Elias MountainsAlaska, British Columbia124.4 mi, 200 km15,3254,67112,9953,961
44Tooth BenchmarkSaint Lawrence IslandAlaska112.5 mi, 181.1 km2,2076732,207673
45Delano PeakTushar MountainsUtah112.1 mi, 180.5 km12,1743,7114,7091,435
46Mount OlympusOlympic MountainsWashington108 mi, 173.7 km7,9802,4327,8382,389
47Black MountainBrooks RangeAlaska103.5 mi ,166.6 km5,0201,5303,3461,020
48Blanca PeakSangre de Cristo MountainsColorado103.4 mi, 166.4 km14,3514,3745,3261,623
49Mount ToziRay MountainsAlaska99.5 mi, 160.1 km5,5191,6824,1691,271
50Mount ClevelandLewis RangeMontana99.4 mi, 159.9 km10,4793,1945,2461,599


Mountain Ranges in the United States

The United States boasts several prominent mountain ranges, each offering unique landscapes and ecological significance.

The Rocky Mountains extend over 3,000 miles from Canada to New Mexico, featuring rugged peaks, alpine forests, and diverse wildlife. Notable peaks include Mount Elbert in Colorado, the highest point in the Rockies at 14,440 feet.

The Appalachian Mountains, among the oldest mountain ranges globally, run from Canada to Alabama. They are renowned for their rich biodiversity and scenic trails, including the famous Appalachian Trail which spans approximately 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine.

The Sierra Nevada range, located in California and Nevada, is home to the highest peak in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney, which stands at 14,505 feet. This range is also known for its stunning granite cliffs, clear mountain lakes, and the iconic Yosemite National Park.

The Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest is notable for its volcanic activity. Peaks like Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, and Mount Hood are part of this range. Mount Rainier, at 14,411 feet, is the highest peak in the Cascades and an active volcano.

The Alaska Range, including Denali (formerly Mount McKinley), the highest peak in North America at 20,310 feet, offers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the United States. This range is known for its extreme weather and vast glaciers.

The Adirondack Mountains in New York are part of the larger Appalachian system but are unique due to their dome-like shape, formed by uplift rather than folding. Mount Marcy, the highest peak in the Adirondacks, reaches 5,344 feet.

Each of these mountain ranges contributes to the diverse topography of the United States, providing habitats for a wide range of flora and fauna and offering numerous recreational opportunities for hiking, skiing, and mountaineering. They play crucial roles in regional climates and water resources, making them vital to both the environment and human activity.

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  71. Where is White House
  72. Where is Hoover Dam
  73. Where is Golden Gate Bridge
  74. Where is Hollywood Sign
  75. Where is Empire State Building
  76. Where is Monument Valley
  77. Where is Lincoln Memorial
  78. Where is Gateway Arch
  79. Where is Great Smoky Mountains
  80. Where is Sears Tower
  81. Where is Independence Hall
  82. Where is One World Trade Center
  83. US Climate Map
  84. Where is Rocky Mountains
  85. Where is Old Faithful Geyser
  86. US Capital
  87. US Map in Gujarati