Army Peak facts for kids

Army Peak, also known as Nelson Butte, is a small mountain in Alaska, United States. It is located in the Nome Census Area. This area is part of the larger Seward Peninsula.

The peak's name likely comes from the United States Army. The Army had a presence in the area. This was after Fort Davis was built in 1900.

Where is Army Peak?

Army Peak is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) northeast of the city of Nome. Nome is a well-known city in Alaska. It is famous for its gold rush history.

Naming History

The name "Army Peak" was first reported in 1900. J. F. Pratt of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey recorded it. The name was officially added to the Geographic Names Information System on March 31, 1981. This system keeps track of names for places in the United States.