Limestack Mountain facts for kids
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Evening light illuminates the towering North face of Limestack Mountain. Both of these peaks are part of Limestack Mountain, with the true summit nearly a mile to the Southeast of the large face on the left.
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| Elevation | 6,250 ft (1,900 m) |
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 Limestack Mountain
Location in Alaska
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| Parent range | Brooks Range |
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| First ascent | Bob Marshall |
Limestack Mountain is a tall peak in Alaska, U.S.. It stands about 6,250 feet (1,905 meters) high. You can find it inside Gates of the Arctic National Park. This park is in the central part of the Brooks Range mountains.
A special line called the continental divide runs along the mountain's northern side. This line separates rivers that flow to the Arctic Ocean from those that go to the Pacific Ocean.
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How Limestack Mountain Got Its Name
Limestack Mountain was named by a man named Bob Marshall. He was one of the first people from Europe or America to explore and map the Brooks Range. Marshall wrote about his adventures in a book called "Alaska Wilderness."
Bob Marshall's Climb
In his book, Marshall describes trying to climb "one of the highest peaks on the Arctic Divide." He had to climb over many large rocks and loose stones. When he got near the top, he saw the last part of the mountain. It looked like "just a gray stack of limestone."
Because of this, he decided to call the peak Limestack Mountain. Marshall kept climbing and reached the very top. This was the first time anyone had officially recorded climbing the mountain.
What Limestack Mountain Looks Like
Limestack Mountain has very unique cliffs made of limestone. Some people have said these cliffs look like the famous ones in Yosemite National Park.
Mountain Features
Limestack Mountain is the highest point in a group of rugged peaks. These peaks cover a large area, about ten square miles or more. They are all connected by long, steep ridges.
