Keele Peak facts for kids
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Keele Peak, 2005
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,972 m (9,751 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,177 m (7,142 ft) |
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| Location | Yukon, Canada |
| Parent range | Mackenzie Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 105O/08 |
Keele Peak, in Yukon, Canada is the highest peak in the Mackenzie Mountains at 2,972 metres (9,751 ft). With a prominence measure of 2,177 m (7,142 ft) it is one of Canada's most prominent peaks. It is located about 25 km from the Canol Road not far from the Northwest Territories border.
The peak was named for Joseph Keele, an explorer and geologist who had moved to Canada from his native Ireland.
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