Auke Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Auke Mountain |
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 Auke Mountain
Location in Alaska
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
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| Location | Juneau, Alaska, U.S. |
| Parent range | Boundary Ranges |
| Topo map | USGS Juneau B-3 |
Auke Mountain is a mountain located in the city of Juneau, Alaska, United States. It's part of a large group of mountains called the Boundary Ranges. These ranges are themselves a part of the even bigger Coast Mountains in western North America.
Auke Mountain is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) north of a place called Fairhaven, Alaska. It's also about 12 miles (19 kilometers) northwest of the main city of Juneau.
How Auke Mountain Got Its Name
Auke Mountain was named after the local Auke people. The Auke are a group of Tlingit who have lived in this area for a very long time.
The name "Auke Mountain" was first officially written down and published in 1912. This was done by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS is a science agency of the U.S. government. They study the Earth, its natural resources, and natural hazards.
The USGS collected information about the mountain's name between 1976 and 1981. They then added it to their Geographic Names Information System on March 31, 1981. This system is a database that keeps track of names and locations of places in the United States.
