Leigh Canyon

Leigh Canyon
Leigh Canyon in the center of the image with Mount Woodring to the left, Mount Moran to the right, and Lake Leigh below
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyTeton
Coordinates43°48′53″N 110°45′14″W / 43.81472°N 110.75389°W / 43.81472; -110.75389 [1]
LakeLeigh Lake

Leigh Canyon is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming.[2] The canyon was formed by glaciers which retreated at the end of the last glacial maximum approximately 15,000 years ago, leaving behind a U-shaped valley.[3] Leigh Canyon is approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) long and is flanked by Mount Moran and Thor Peak to the north and Mount Woodring to the south. The canyon outlet is at Leigh Lake and at the head of the canyon lies Mink Lake.

  1. ^ "Leigh Canyon". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-05-21.
  2. ^ Mount Moran, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2011-05-21.
  3. ^ "Park Geology". Geology Fieldnotes. National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-05-21.