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High Hill

mountain · Aleutians West · GNIS 1418682

Dataset / verified: gnis-ak-2026-07-18 · ID afy:place:gnis:1418682

Summit in Alaska (USGS GNIS). County equivalent: Aleutians West. Map: Samalga Island D-3 NW.

Also known as

  • Adagix

    Bergsland, Knut, compiler. Aleut Dictionary : Unangam Tunudgusii. 31-DEC-2001.

  • Adax

    Bergsland, Knut, compiler. Aleut Dictionary : Unangam Tunudgusii. 31-DEC-2001.

  • Negrohead

    Bergsland, Knut, compiler. Aleut Dictionary : Unangam Tunudgusii. 31-DEC-2001.

  • Niggerhead Hill

    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nautical Chart, latest edition at the time of Phase IA data compilation (1990-1991). Nautical charts contain many exposed and submerged features with geographic names that are outside the bounds of the USGS topographic map series. The chart number follows (if known): CE-12/1985

  • Niggerhead

    NOS Coast Pilot 1947

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 Aleutians West label. Elevations and names can be revised with newer surveys—verify access, climbing restrictions, and aviation hazards with land managers and charts before trips.

High 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.

52.9738013, -168.8550045 · WGS84

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Quick facts

Region / county equivalent
Aleutians West
Coordinates
52.9738013, -168.8550045

WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Elevation
7 ft · 2 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
Samalga Island D-3 NW

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Latitude
52.9738013
Longitude
-168.8550045

GNIS ID 1418682 · 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

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Sources

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Links

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