Gastineau Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gastineau Peak |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,465 ft (1,056 m) |
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| Location | Juneau, Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Boundary Ranges |
| Topo map | USGS Juneau B-2 |
Gastineau Peak is a cool mountain found in Juneau, a city in Alaska, United States. It's part of a bigger group of mountains called the Boundary Ranges, which are themselves part of the huge Coast Mountains in western North America. This peak is about 1.6 miles west of Sheep Mountain and 2.4 miles southeast of Juneau city.
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About Gastineau Peak
Gastineau Peak stands tall in the beautiful landscape of Alaska. It's a well-known mountain in the area around Juneau. Mountains like Gastineau Peak are important parts of Earth's geography. They offer amazing views and are home to different kinds of plants and animals.
Where is Gastineau Peak Located?
This mountain is located in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. Juneau is the capital city of Alaska. Gastineau Peak is part of the Boundary Ranges. These ranges are a large group of mountains that stretch across western North America. The peak is not far from the main city area. It sits about 1.6 miles to the west of another mountain called Sheep Mountain. It is also about 2.4 miles southeast of the city of Juneau itself.
How Gastineau Peak Got Its Name
The name "Gastineau Peak" was already being used by people for a long time. An official from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), named D. C. Witherspoon, wrote about it in 1916. The name was first officially published in 1918. Later, on March 31, 1981, it was added to the USGS's Geographic Names Information System. This system helps keep track of all the official names for places in the United States.
Images for kids
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A profile view of Gastineau Peak.
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A view looking northwest from about 2000 feet up the mountain.
