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Kings Mountain

mountain · Matanuska-Susitna · GNIS 1397787

Dataset / verified: gnis-ak-2026-07-18 · ID afy:place:gnis:1397787

Summit in Alaska (USGS GNIS). County equivalent: Matanuska-Susitna. Map: Anchorage C-5 NE.

Also known as

  • Bashtl'ech'

    Kari, James and James Fall. Shem Pete’s Alaska : The Territory of the Upper Cook Inlet Dena’ina. 31-DEC-2003.

  • Bashtl'esh

    Kari, James and James Fall. Shem Pete’s Alaska : The Territory of the Upper Cook Inlet Dena’ina. 31-DEC-2003.

  • Bes Tl'ets'

    Kari, James and James Fall. Shem Pete’s Alaska : The Territory of the Upper Cook Inlet Dena’ina. 31-DEC-2003.

  • House 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.

  • King Mountain

    U.S. Geological Survey. Geographic Names Phase I data compilation (1976-1981). 31-Dec-1981. Primarily from U.S. Geological Survey 1:24,000-scale topographic maps (or 1:25K, Puerto Rico 1:20K) and from U.S. Board on Geographic Names files. In some instances, from 1:62,500 scale or 1:250,000 scale maps.

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

Kings 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.

ALASKA.FYI keeps terrain pages structured like communities and water bodies: same blocks, same outbound posture. Start here, then follow agency sources for closures, routes, and rescue expectations.

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.

61.7478913, -148.5091838 · WGS84

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61.7478913, -148.5091838 · WGS84 · zoom 12

Quick facts

Region / county equivalent
Matanuska-Susitna
Coordinates
61.7478913, -148.5091838

WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Elevation
5751 ft · 1753 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
Anchorage C-5 NE

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Naming status (BGN)
Official (01/01/1906)

Board Decision

U.S. Board on Geographic Names

Jurisdiction
Matanuska-Susitna Borough →
Latitude
61.7478913
Longitude
-148.5091838

GNIS ID 1397787 · 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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