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Mount McKinley

mountain · Denali · GNIS 1414314

Dataset / verified: gnis-ak-2026-07-18 · ID afy:place:gnis:1414314

Summit in Alaska (USGS GNIS). County equivalent: Denali. Map: Denali A-3 SE.

Also known as

  • Denali

    U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Geographic Names Post Phase I Board/Staff Revisions. 30-AUG-2015.

  • Bolshoy

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

  • Bulshaia Gora

    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. p610

  • Bulshaya Gora

    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. p610

  • Bulshoe

    New York Sun. New York Sun. 24-JAN-1897.

  • Churchill Peaks

    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.

  • Deenaalee

    Kari, James and James Fall. Original Alaska Names by the Original People. 31-OCT-2004.

  • Deenadheet

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

  • Deenadhee

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

  • Deenalee

    Korsmo, Fae L. Churchill Peaks and the politics of naming. Polar Record 36 (197): 131-138. November, 2000. p132

  • Deghilaay Ce'e

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

  • Deghilaay Ke'e

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

  • Delaykah

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

  • Denadhe

    Korsmo, Fae L. Churchill Peaks and the politics of naming. Polar Record 36 (197): 131-138. November, 2000. p132

  • Denagadh

    Korsmo, Fae L. Churchill Peaks and the politics of naming. Polar Record 36 (197): 131-138. November, 2000. p132

  • Denaze

    Korsmo, Fae L. Churchill Peaks and the politics of naming. Polar Record 36 (197): 131-138. November, 2000. p132

  • Dengadhe

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

  • Dengadhiy

    Korsmo, Fae L. Churchill Peaks and the politics of naming. Polar Record 36 (197): 131-138. November, 2000. p132

  • Dengadhi

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

  • Dengadh

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

  • Densmore's Mountain

    Korsmo, Fae L. Churchill Peaks and the politics of naming. Polar Record 36 (197): 131-138. November, 2000. p133

  • Densmores Peak

    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. p610

  • Dghelaay Ce‘e

    Korsmo, Fae L. Churchill Peaks and the politics of naming. Polar Record 36 (197): 131-138. November, 2000. p132

  • Dghelaay Ke'e

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

  • Dghelay Ka‘a

    Korsmo, Fae L. Churchill Peaks and the politics of naming. Polar Record 36 (197): 131-138. November, 2000. p132

  • Dghili Ka‘a

    Korsmo, Fae L. Churchill Peaks and the politics of naming. Polar Record 36 (197): 131-138. November, 2000. p132

  • Diinaadhiit

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

  • Diinaadhii

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

  • Diinaadhi

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

  • Diinaalii

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

  • Diinaazii

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

  • Diineezi

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

  • Din-al-ee

    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. p610

  • Din-az-ee

    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. p610

  • Doleika

    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. p610

  • Doleyka

    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. p610

  • Mount Denali

    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. p610

  • Mount Doleika

    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. p610

  • North Peak Mount McKinley

    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. p702

  • North Peak

    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.

  • South Peak Mount McKinley

    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. p903

  • South Peak

    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.

  • Tenada

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

  • Tenda

    Korsmo, Fae L. Churchill Peaks and the politics of naming. Polar Record 36 (197): 131-138. November, 2000. p132

  • Tennaly

    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. p610

  • To-lah-gah

    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. p610

  • Traleika

    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. p610

  • Traleyka

    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. p610

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

Mount McKinley 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

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63.0691018, -151.0062617 · WGS84

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63.0691018, -151.0062617 · WGS84 · zoom 12

Quick facts

Region / county equivalent
Denali
Coordinates
63.0691018, -151.0062617

WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Elevation
20233 ft · 6167 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
Denali A-3 SE

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Naming status (BGN)
Official (01/20/2025)

Executive Order

U.S. Board on Geographic Names

Jurisdiction
Denali Borough →
Latitude
63.0691018
Longitude
-151.0062617

GNIS ID 1414314 · 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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