Information About

The Twaharpies

Quick Facts

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Location

61 ° 20' 30.001" N,
141 ° 56' 30.001" W

Region

Valdez-Cordova (CA)

Nearest City

McCarthy

Elevation

13297 ft (4052.93 m)

The Twaharpies in Detail.

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

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."

The Twaharpies Gallery

Pictures of, from, or near The Twaharpies.

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,