Crowheart Butte | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,064 m (6,772 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 210 m (690 ft) |
Coordinates | 43°18′37″N 109°05′41″W / 43.31023°N 109.09485°W |
Geography | |
Location of Crowheart Butte in Wyoming |
Crowheart Butte is a summit located in the Wind River Valley in rural Fremont County, Wyoming.[1] The community of Crowheart is located nearby.
Crowheart Butte was named after an 1866 battle between the Shoshone and Crow tribes. According to legend, following a five-day battle for hunting rights in the Wind River Range, Chief Washakie of the Shoshone and Chief Big Robber of the Crow agreed to a duel to decide the winner. Chief Washakie slew his opponent, but impressed with his courage, cut out his heart and placed it on the end of his lance.[2]