Information About

Waxell Ridge

Quick Facts

Region:

Valdez-Cordova (CA)

Nearest City:

McCarthy

Parent:

St. Elias Mountains

Elevation:

6968 ft (2123.85 m)

About

extends from head of Steller Glacier E 26 mi. to Bering Glacier, 90 mi. E of Cordova, Chutach Mts., and St. Elias Mts.

History of Waxell Ridge

Named in 1913 by A. G. Maddren, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), for Lieutenant Sven Waxwell (Waxel), sailing master under Vitus Bering on the Alaskan discovery voyage in 1741; upon Bering's death, Waxell succeeded to command.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Bering Glacier (1950), Bering Glacier (1951), Bering Glacier (1959), Bering Glacier (1959), Bering Glacier (1959), Bering Glacier (1959), Bering Glacier C-6 (1985), Bering Glacier C-6 SE (2016),

Places Near Waxell Ridge

Areas:

Bering Glacier System,

Glaciers:

Betge Glacier, Central Valley Reach, Kaliakh Lobe, Ovtsyn Glacier, Waxell Glacier, Yushin Glacier,

Mountains:

McIntosh Peak, Mount Steller,

Ridges:

Override Ridge, Sint Hills, Waxell Ridge,

Waxell Ridge Gallery

Pictures of, from, or near Waxell Ridge.