Keele Peak
| Keele Peak | |
|---|---|
 Keele Peak, 2005 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,952 m (9,685 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,157 m (7,077 ft)[1] |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 63°25′52″N 130°19′25″W / 63.4311111°N 130.3236111°W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Keele Peak Location in Yukon | |
| Country | Canada |
| Territory | Yukon |
| Parent range | Mackenzie Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 105O8 Keele Peak[2] |
Keele Peak, in Yukon, Canada is the highest peak in the Mackenzie Mountains at 2,952 metres (9,685 ft). With a prominence measure of 2,157 m (7,077 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.
The peak was named for Joseph Keele, an explorer and geologist who had moved to Canada from his native Ireland.[1]
See also
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ a b c "Keele Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ a b "Keele Peak". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
External links
[edit]- "Keele Peak, Yukon Territory" on Peakbagger
- "Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
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