Amherst Peak

Summary

Amherst Peak is a mountain in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska, United States. It is a part of the Boundary Ranges of the Coast Mountains in western North America. It is near the Taku Glacier, 0.2 miles (0.32 km) northwest of Echo Pass and 14 miles (23 km) north of the city of Juneau.

Amherst Peak
Highest point
Elevation4,777 ft (1,456 m)
Coordinates58°30′05″N 134°22′24″W / 58.50139°N 134.37333°W / 58.50139; -134.37333
Geography
LocationJuneau, Alaska, United States
Parent rangeBoundary Ranges
Topo mapUSGS Juneau C-2

The mountain's name was published locally by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1960; it was collected by the USGS between 1976 and 1981, and entered into the Survey's Geographic Names Information System on March 31, 1981.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ USGS GNIS Feature Detail Report: Amherst Peak