Information About

Fortress Mountain

Quick Facts

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Location

68 ° 34' 59.999" N,
152 ° 58' 39" W

Region

North Slope

Nearest City

Anaktuvuk Pass

Elevation

2999 ft (914.1 m)

Fortress Mountain in Detail.

About

History

Descriptive name given in 1944 by W. W. Patton, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), during the exploration of Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4; because of its fortress appearance.

Fortress Mountain Gallery

Pictures of, from, or near Fortress Mountain.

Places Near Fortress Mountain
Lakes:

May Lake,

Mountains:

Fortress Mountain, Horseshoe Mountain,

Mountain Passes:

The Notch,

Mountain Ranges:

Canoe Hills,

Streams:

Canoe Creek, Chert Creek, Fire Creek, Fortress Creek, Monotis Creek, Notch Creek,