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
Crowheart Butte from the southeast, 2022
Highest point
Elevation2,064 m (6,772 ft)[1]
Prominence210 m (690 ft)
Coordinates43°18′37″N 109°05′41″W / 43.31023°N 109.09485°W / 43.31023; -109.09485
Geography
Crowheart Butte is located in Wyoming
Crowheart Butte
Crowheart Butte
Location of Crowheart Butte in Wyoming

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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "GNIS Detail – Crowheart Butte". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  2. ^ Dayton, Kelsey (2 March 2018). "The battle of Crowheart Butte". WyoFile.

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