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Kijik Mountain

mountain · Lake and Peninsula · GNIS 1404649

Dataset / verified: gnis-ak-2026-07-18 · ID afy:place:gnis:1404649

Summit in Alaska (USGS GNIS). County equivalent: Lake and Peninsula. Map: Lake Clark B-4 SE.

Also known as

  • Dghilishla

    Evanoff, Karen E. Dena'ina Ełnena: A Celebration. 31-MAR-2010.

  • K'unust'in

    Kari, James. Dena’ina Topical Dictionary. 31-DEC-2007.

  • Keeghik

    Orth, Donald J. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names. Washington, DC: GPO, 1967. This work is an alphabetical list of the geographic names generally including feature descriptions and often name origin information that are now applied and have been applied to places and features in Alaska. GNIS Library. p516

  • Keejik

    Orth, Donald J. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names. Washington, DC: GPO, 1967. This work is an alphabetical list of the geographic names generally including feature descriptions and often name origin information that are now applied and have been applied to places and features in Alaska. GNIS Library. p516

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

Kijik 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.

60.3436462, -154.25202 · WGS84

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Quick facts

Region / county equivalent
Lake and Peninsula
Coordinates
60.3436462, -154.25202

WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Elevation
3314 ft · 1010 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
Lake Clark B-4 SE

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Jurisdiction
Lake and Peninsula Borough →
Latitude
60.3436462
Longitude
-154.25202

GNIS ID 1404649 · 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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