De Long Mountains facts for kids
The De Long Mountains are a mountain range located in the northern part of Alaska, a large state in the United States. These mountains are part of the bigger Brooks Range, which stretches across northern Alaska. They are found in a region called the North Slope Borough.
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A lone hiker in the Delong Mountains near the Nakolik landing strip.
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Black Mountain |
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
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| Countries | United States and Canada |
| Range coordinates | 68°25′N 161°40′W / 68.417°N 161.667°W |
Where are the De Long Mountains?
The De Long Mountains are at the far western end of the Brooks Range. This means they are one of the last parts of this long mountain chain as you travel west. They start near a place called Uivaksak Creek and the beginning of the Kuna River.
What is the highest point?
The tallest peak in the De Long Mountains is called Black Mountain. It stands at a height of 5,020 feet (1,530 m). That's over 1,500 meters high!
Who were the De Long Mountains named after?
These mountains were named in 1886. They got their name from an important explorer named George Washington DeLong. He was an Arctic explorer who lived from 1844 to 1881. DeLong was known for his brave expeditions into the cold, icy regions of the Arctic.
