Information About

The Twaharpies

Quick Facts

Region:

Valdez-Cordova (CA)

Nearest City:

McCarthy

Elevation:

13297 ft (4052.93 m)

About

The Twaharpies are located in the University Range between the heads of Hawkins and Twaharpie Glaciers, about 58 km (36 mi) E of McCarthy, St. Elias Mts.

History of The Twaharpies

The Twaharpies consist of three peaks named Aello, Celeno and Ocypete; the name Twaharpie is derived from Greek mythology and refers to predatory "monsters that carried off souls."

Found on the following Topo Maps

McCarthy (1951), McCarthy (1951), McCarthy (1951), McCarthy (1951), McCarthy B-3 (1959), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy B-3 SW (2017),

Places Near The Twaharpies

Glaciers:

Chitistone Glacier, Hawkins Glacier,

Mountains:

Aello Peak, Mount Bona, Celeno Peak, Ocypete Peak, The Twaharpies, Ultima Thule Peak, University Peak,

Mountain Ranges:

University Range,

Ridges:

The Grand Parapet,

The Twaharpies Gallery

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