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
Keele Peak, 2005
Highest point
Elevation2,972 m (9,751 ft)[1]
Prominence2,177 m (7,142 ft)[1]
Listing
Coordinates63°25′53″N 130°19′26″W[2]
Geography
Keele Peak
Location in Canada
LocationYukon, Canada
Parent rangeMackenzie Mountains
Topo mapNTS 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

References

  1. "Keele Peak". Bivouac.com.
  2. "Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-12-30.


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