Keele Peak
Keele Peak, in Yukon, Canada is the highest peak in the Mackenzie Mountains at 2,972 metres (9,751 ft). With a prominence measure of 2,177 m (7,142 ft) it is one of Canada's most prominent peaks. It is located about 25 km from the Canol Road not far from the Northwest Territories border.
Keele Peak | |
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Keele Peak, 2005 | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,972 m (9,751 ft) [1] |
Prominence | 2,177 m (7,142 ft) [1] |
Listing |
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Coordinates | 63°25′53″N 130°19′26″W [2] |
Geography | |
Keele Peak Location in Canada | |
Location | Yukon, Canada |
Parent range | Mackenzie Mountains |
Topo map | NTS 105O/08 |
The peak was named for Joseph Keele, an explorer and geologist who had moved to Canada from his native Ireland.[1]
See also
- Mountain peaks of Canada
- Mountain peaks of North America
- Most isolated mountain peaks of Canada
- List of Ultras of North America
- List of the most prominent summits of North America
References
- "Keele Peak". Bivouac.com.
- "Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
External links
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