Auke Mountain
Auke Mountain is a mountain in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska, United States. It is a part of the Boundary Ranges of the Coast Mountains in western North America. It is 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Fairhaven, Alaska, and 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the city of Juneau.
| Auke Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 58°23′33″N 134°42′46″W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Juneau, Alaska, U.S. |
| Parent range | Boundary Ranges |
| Topo map | USGS Juneau B-3 |
The mountain is named after the local Auke people;[2] the name was first published by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1912.[1]
See also
References
- "Auke Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
- Chandonnet, Ann (March 3, 2002). "Native place Names". Juneau Empire. Archived from the original on September 17, 2012. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
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