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Mount McDonell

Mount McDonell

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Haines
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 5413 ft (1649.88 m)
About

On the Alaska-Canada boundary, 4 mi. NW of Pleasant Camp, 6.5 mi N of Mount Henry Clay, 41 mi. W of Skagway, St. Elias Mts.

History of Mount McDonell

Named in 1950 by the International Boundary Commission (IBC) for Inspector A.E.C. Mcdonell (died 1938) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Inspector McDonnell, in 1904, was commanding officer and assistant surgeon of the Mounted Police at Pleasant Camp. He later became superintendent of this camp.

Mount McDonell Gallery

Pictures of, from, or near Mount McDonell.