Isanaklesh Peaks

Isanaklesh Peaks, formerly known as Squaw Tits, is a summit in Maricopa County, Arizona, in the United States.[2] with an elevation of 2,478 feet (755 m).

This article is about the summit in Arizona. For the summit in Alberta formerly known as Squaw's Tit, see Anû Kathâ Îpa.
Isanaklesh Peaks
Isanaklesh Peaks as seen in January 2010
Highest point
Elevation2,478 ft (755 m) NGVD 29[1]
Prominence778 ft (237 m)[1]
Coordinates32°50′55″N 112°28′34″W[2]
Geography
Isanaklesh Peaks is located in Arizona
Isanaklesh Peaks
Isanaklesh Peaks
Location in Arizona
LocationMaricopa County, Arizona, U.S.
Parent rangeSan Tank Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Big Horn

The peak was named from its resemblance to a human breast.[3] However, the term squaw is a derogatory racial epithet targeting the Indigenous people of North America, and Indigenous women in particular.

See also

References
  1. "Isanaklesh Peaks, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  2. "Isanaklesh Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  3. Monmonier, Mark (15 September 2008). From Squaw Tit to Whorehouse Meadow: How Maps Name, Claim, and Inflame. University of Chicago Press. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-226-53464-0.
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