Pelly Mountains facts for kids
This page is about mountain range in Yukon. For other uses, see Pelly Mountain.
Quick facts for kids Pelly Mountains |
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The Pelly Mountains in an 1837 map by Peter W. Dease and Thomas Simpson plotted during their Arctic expedition.
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Highest point | |
Peak | Fox Mountain |
Elevation | 2,404 m (7,887 ft) |
Prominence | 1,404 m (4,606 ft) |
Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Territory | Yukon |
Range coordinates | 61°41′28″N 133°31′13″W / 61.69111°N 133.52028°W |
Parent range | Yukon Ranges |
The Pelly Mountains are a mountain range in the Yukon, Canada. It has an area of 44,014 km2 (16,994 sq mi) and is a subrange of the Yukon Ranges which in turn form part of the Pacific Coast Ranges.
Sub-ranges
- Big Salmon Range
- Glenlyon Range
- Saint Cyr Range
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