Mount Gannett facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Gannett |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,629 ft (2,935 m) |
| Prominence | 4,300 ft (1,300 m) |
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 Mount Gannett
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Chugach Mountains |
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| First ascent | unclimbed |
Mount Gannett is a tall mountain in Alaska, United States. It stands about 9,629 feet (2,935 meters) high. This impressive peak is part of the Chugach Mountains. It is located about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of the city of Anchorage.
About Mount Gannett
Mount Gannett was named in 1911 by Lawrence Martin. He worked for the United States Geological Survey. The mountain was named after Henry Gannett, a well-known geographer.
Glaciers of Mount Gannett
Mount Gannett is surrounded by large ice fields. Several glaciers flow from its slopes. One part of the Knik Glacier comes from the north and east sides. The Colony Glacier starts on the west and southwest slopes. It flows towards Inner Lake George.
Another important glacier is the Gannett Glacier. It flows down a narrow valley. This valley is northwest of the mountain's top. The Gannett Glacier eventually joins the Knik Glacier. The mountain itself rises about 4,300 feet (1,311 meters) from its base. This is called its topographic prominence.
A Historical Event
On November 22, 1952, a United States Air Force plane had an accident near Mount Gannett. It was a Douglas C-124 Globemaster II transport aircraft. The event happened high on the southern slopes of the mountain. This incident is a notable part of the mountain's history.
