Yukon Ranges facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yukon Ranges |
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Ogilvie Mountains, with Mount Gibben near the center. Looking north
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The Yukon Ranges are a huge group of mountains. They stretch across the southeastern part of Alaska in the United States and cover most of the Yukon territory in Canada. These mountains get their name from the Yukon area itself.
This large mountain system covers a very big area. It is about 364,710 square kilometers (which is about 140,815 square miles) in size. Imagine a vast landscape filled with peaks and valleys!
Sub-ranges
The Yukon Ranges are made up of many smaller mountain groups. These smaller groups are called sub-ranges. Each sub-range has its own unique features and landscapes. Here are some of the main sub-ranges found within the Yukon Ranges:
- Anvil Range
- Dawson Range
- Miners Range
- Nisling Range
- Ogilvie Mountains
- Nahoni Range
- Pelly Mountains
- Big Salmon Range
- Glenlyon Range
- Saint Cyr Range
- Ruby Range
- Russel Range
- Wrangell Mountains
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