Keele Peak

Keele Peak
Keele Peak, 2005
Highest point
Elevation 2,972 m (9,751 ft) [1]
Prominence 2,177 m (7,142 ft) [1]
Listing
Coordinates 63°25′53″N 130°19′26″W / 63.43139°N 130.32389°W / 63.43139; -130.32389Coordinates: 63°25′53″N 130°19′26″W / 63.43139°N 130.32389°W / 63.43139; -130.32389 [2]
Geography
Keele Peak
Location in Canada
Location Yukon, Canada
Parent range Mackenzie Mountains
Topo map NTS 105O/08

Keele Peak, in Canada's Yukon Territory, 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.

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. 1 2 3 "Keele Peak". Bivouac.com.
  2. ↑ "Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-12-30.


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