Mount Koven (Alaska) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Koven |
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 Mount Koven
Location in Alaska
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,142 ft (3,701 m) |
| Prominence | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
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| Location | Denali Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount McKinley A-2 |
Mount Koven is a very tall mountain located in the Alaska Range in the United States. It stands at about 12,142 feet (3,701 meters) high. This impressive peak is found within the beautiful Denali National Park and Preserve, a large protected area in Alaska known for its wild nature and stunning landscapes.
About Mount Koven
Mount Koven is part of the Alaska Range, a long chain of mountains in Alaska. It is located in a special part of the range, near Denali, which is the highest mountain in North America. Mount Koven is surrounded by other interesting peaks and features.
Where is Mount Koven?
Mount Koven is situated in Denali Borough, Alaska. It is northeast of Denali on a ridge called Karstens Ridge. Another mountain, Mount Carpe, is also nearby on an extension of Denali's northeast side.
This mountain offers amazing views of the Great Icefall of Muldrow Glacier. A glacier is like a slow-moving river of ice. To the east of Mount Koven, you can also see the west fork of the Traleika Glacier. These glaciers are huge and show how powerful nature can be.
How Mount Koven Got Its Name
Mount Koven was named after a person named Theodore G. Koven. This happened in May 1932 during an expedition called the Rockefeller Cosmic Ray Expedition.
Theodore Koven was trying to help Allen Carpe, another explorer, who had fallen into a deep crack in the Muldrow Glacier. These cracks are called crevasses and can be very dangerous. Sadly, while trying to rescue Allen Carpe, Theodore Koven also fell into the same crevasse and tragically lost his life. Mount Carpe, another mountain nearby, is named after Allen Carpe. Naming mountains after people who were part of important expeditions or who faced challenges there is a way to remember their stories.
