Mount Stevens (Alaska) facts for kids
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 Mount Stevens
Location in Alaska
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,966 ft (4,257 m) NGVD 29 |
| Prominence | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
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| Location | Denali National Park, Alaska, U.S. |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Talkeetna D-3 |
Mount Stevens is a tall mountain located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Alaska. It stands at an impressive height of 13,966 feet (about 4,257 meters) above sea level. This makes it one of the notable peaks in the area.
Mount Stevens is part of the Alaska Range, a huge mountain chain in Alaska. It is located about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Denali, which is the tallest mountain in North America. To its northwest, you can find Mount Hunter, another well-known peak.
How Mount Stevens Got Its Name
For a long time, this mountain did not have an official name. People sometimes called it South Hunter Peak because it was close to Mount Hunter. It was actually the highest unnamed mountain in Alaska for a while!
In 2010, the mountain was officially named Mount Stevens. It was named in honor of Ted Stevens (1923–2010). Ted Stevens was a very important person in Alaska's history. He served as a U.S. Senator for Alaska from 1968 to 2009. This means he represented the people of Alaska in the United States government for over 40 years. Naming the mountain after him was a way to remember his long service to the state.
Water Flowing from the Mountain
Mount Stevens plays a role in the natural water system of the region. The mountain is part of the watershed of the Susitna River. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common river, lake, or ocean. The Susitna River eventually flows into Cook Inlet, which is a large body of water connected to the Pacific Ocean.
Water from the east side of Mount Stevens flows into the Tokositna Glacier. From there, it moves into the Tokositna River, then the Chulitna River, and finally joins the Susitna River. On the west side of Mount Stevens, water drains into the Kahiltna Glacier. This water then flows into the Kahiltna River before also joining the Susitna River.
