MLRA 43 - Northern Rocky Mountains Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming 282,650 km2 (109,130 mi2)

Elevation and Topography:
Elevation is mainly 400 to 2,400 m, but it is almost 3,000 m on some mountain peaks. Some areas in Montana and Wyoming are at an elevation of 2,100 to 3,000 m, and mountain peaks are almost 4,300 m. High mountains having steep slopes and sharp crests are cut by narrow valleys, most of which have steep gradients. Lakes are common, especially in glaciated areas.

12/16/98