Kusilvak Mountains
| Kusilvak Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Kuzilvak Mountains | |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5 mi (8.0 km) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Russian, Eskimo |
| Native name | Kusilvak |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Region | Yukon Delta |
| District | Kusilvak Census Area |
| Range coordinates | 62°01′N 164°34′W / 62.02°N 164.56°WCoordinates: 62°01′N 164°34′W / 62.02°N 164.56°W |
The Kusilvak Mountains (Ingrill’er, Manialnguq in Yup'ik) is a mountain range of the Yukon Delta in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska,[1] to which the range gives its name.[2] The mountains are adjacent to Nunavakanuk Lake. At their highest point they reach 2,241 ft (683 m) and span over 5 miles across.[1]
The mountains were called Ingieguk on Russian maps, probably from the Eskimo language name for mountain.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 United States Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information Service, Feature Detail Report for: Kusilvak Mountains, Feature ID: 1405080. Available at .
- ↑ "Western Alaska census area gets a new name". KTVA. July 2, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
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