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Face Mountain

mountain · Skagway · GNIS 1421828

Dataset / verified: gnis-ak-2026-07-18 · ID afy:place:gnis:1421828

Summit in Alaska (USGS GNIS). County equivalent: Skagway. Map: Skagway B-2 NE.

Also known as

  • Gnome Mountain

    U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Geographic Names Post Phase I Board/Staff Revisions. 01-Jan-2000. Board decisions referenced after Phase I data compilation or staff researched non-controversial names.

  • Parsons Peak

    U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 1:63,360-scale topographic maps; various edition dates. Represents new or changed names from published editions. Map name and year of publication follow (if known): Skagway B-2/1954

  • The Sphinx

    U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Geographic Names Post Phase I Board/Staff Revisions. 01-Jan-2000. Board decisions referenced after Phase I data compilation or staff researched non-controversial names.

Alternate and historic spellings from USGS GNIS AllNames (cited sources). Not scraped from commercial map products.

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

Face Mountain 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.

59.4771199, -135.4309097 · WGS84

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59.4771199, -135.4309097 · WGS84 · zoom 12

Quick facts

Region / county equivalent
Skagway
Coordinates
59.4771199, -135.4309097

WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Elevation
5525 ft · 1684 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
Skagway B-2 NE

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Naming status (BGN)
Official (01/01/1985)

Board Decision

U.S. Board on Geographic Names

Jurisdiction
Municipality of Skagway →
Latitude
59.4771199
Longitude
-135.4309097

GNIS ID 1421828 · 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.

Official links

Authoritative agency pages for this record. alaska.fyi indexes names and coordinates; verify conditions and regulations with the source agency.

Sources

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Links

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