Information About

Mount Cecil

Mount Cecil

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Sitka
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 2569 ft (783.03 m)
About

on SE coast of Baranof I., Alex. Arch.

History of Mount Cecil

Local name published in 1910 by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS); reported to be named for one of the daughters of Superintendent E. Lester Jones, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS). However, in 1915, Jones stated "not named by me * * * named by native of Alaska of 30 years residence."