Chief Mountain, Sacred mountain peak in Glacier County, Montana
Chief Mountain rises to 9,080 feet with steep limestone cliffs that form a distinct rectangular shape against the Montana sky.
British cartographers marked this mountain as King Mountain on maps from 1795, while Meriwether Lewis documented it as Tower Mountain during his expedition.
The Blackfeet Nation refers to the mountain as Ninaistako, considering it a central location for traditional ceremonies and spiritual practices.
Access to Chief Mountain requires a Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Conservation Permit, and visitors must stay within designated areas.
The mountain stands as an isolated erosional remnant, composed of Precambrian limestone thrust over younger Cretaceous shales.
Location: Glacier County
Address: Chief Mountain, Montana 59417, USA 59417 59417
GPS coordinates: 48.93276,-113.60927
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:33
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