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Capitol Peak Paperweight
  • Capitol Peak Paperweight
  • 3 1/4 inch diameter
  • Cast in fine pewter
  • Felt backing
  • With soft fleece pouch
  • In clear-vinyl covered box
Place Name: Capitol Peak
Elevation: 14,130 ft.
Coordinates: N39° 09' 01'' W107° 04' 57''
Location: Elk Range, Colorado, USA
MarkerSleuth Photo Contributor: No Station Found
Capitol Peak is the northernmost fourteener in the Elk Range. It ranks 29th in elevation and is among the most difficult of 14er climbs. It was named in 1874 by the Hayden Survey for its resemblance to the U.S. Capitol building.