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Blitz Hill

mountain · Southeast Fairbanks · GNIS 1840238

Dataset / verified: gnis-ak-2026-07-18 · ID afy:place:gnis:1840238

Summit in Alaska (USGS GNIS). County equivalent: Southeast Fairbanks. Map: Mount Hayes A-1 NW.

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This summit or range feature is listed in USGS GNIS under the Southeast Fairbanks label. Elevations and names can be revised with newer surveys—verify access, climbing restrictions, and aviation hazards with land managers and charts before trips.

Blitz Hill is indexed for search, maps, and cross-links across the ALASKA.FYI gazetteer. GNIS does not replace avalanche forecasts, climbing permits, or flight planning—use authoritative weather, NOTAMs, and local guidance for the window you travel.

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Practical notes

Weather windows, visibility, and avalanche hazard can change hourly. Check NWS point forecasts, avalanche centers where applicable, and land-manager notices. Carry communication and turnaround criteria appropriate to remote terrain.

Sources

  • U.S. Geological Survey / U.S. Board on Geographic Names — GNIS Domestic Names (Alaska) · View source

Summaries are compiled from public sources; verify fees, closures, and regulations with the managing agency. ALASKA.FYI does not provide legal advice.

63.1860168, -144.3880108 · WGS84

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63.1860168, -144.3880108 · WGS84 · zoom 12

Quick facts

Region / county equivalent
Southeast Fairbanks
Coordinates
63.1860168, -144.3880108

WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Elevation
9167 ft · 2794 m

GNIS elevation from National Elevation Dataset sampling at the primary point; not an official surveyed summit height.

Source: gnis-ned-archive

USGS topo map
Mount Hayes A-1 NW

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Naming status (BGN)
Official (01/01/1999)

Board Decision

U.S. Board on Geographic Names

Latitude
63.1860168
Longitude
-144.3880108

GNIS ID 1840238 · Names and coordinates from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) / U.S. Board on Geographic Names, public domain. Elevations (when present) are GNIS/NED-derived values for general reference — not official surveyed heights. Alternate names retain GNIS citations. Not legal boundary or navigation advice.

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Sources

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