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Kingak Mountain

Kingak Mountain

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 2769 ft (843.99 m)
About

the E peak of Smith Mtn., 36 mi. NNE of Howard Pass; Arctic Slope.

History of Kingak Mountain

Eskimo name obtained by Orth in 1956, meaning "nose," a common topographic term used for steep-ended ridges or mountains that are of landmark value.