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The name in French is 'Big Boobs'! It is from the trappers who used them as land marks.

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It means "large teat" in French.

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How did the Grand Tetons get their name?

There are different theories about the name of the Tetons. The most common explanation is that French trappers named the South, Middle, and Grand peaks, Les Trois Tetons, meaning "the three breasts." Another theory is that the mountain was named for the Teton Sioux tribe of Native Amiericans.


What landform are the Grand Tetons?

The Grand Tetons are mountain peaks, part of the Teton Mountain Range which is part of the Rocky Mountain range.


Are the grand tetons a mountain range?

Yes.


What kind of mountain is The Grand Tetons?

Fault-Block


What type of formation does grand tetons have?

fault-block


What kind of mountain is grand Tetons?

Fault-Block


Are the Grand Tetons the oldest mountains in the world?

The Grand Tetons are part of the Teton Range in Wyoming. The Teton Range is the youngest mountain range in the Rocky Mountains, so no, the Grand Tetons are not the oldest mountains in the world.Additional information:The Tetons contains some of the oldest rocks, but is one of the youngest mountain ranges in North America.Many believe that the Appalachians are the oldest mountain range in world.


What are the Grand Tetons an example of what mountains?

They are fault-block mountains.


The Grand Tetons best represent a?

tilted fault-block


How long to drive from rochester ny to grand tetons?

29 hours


What famous family the grand tetons become a national park?

Cumulatively


What is the largest lake in the Grand Tetons?

Jackson Lake is the largest lake in Grand Teton National Park.