Keele Peak
Keele Peak, in Yukon, Canada is the highest peak in the Mackenzie Mountains at 2,972 metres (9,751 ft). With a prominence measure of 2,177 m (7,142 ft) it is one of Canada's most prominent peaks. It is located about 25 km from the Canol Road not far from the Northwest Territories border.
| Keele Peak | |
|---|---|
 Keele Peak, 2005 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,972 m (9,751 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,177 m (7,142 ft)[1] |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 63°25′53″N 130°19′26″W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Keele Peak Location in Canada | |
| Location | Yukon, Canada |
| Parent range | Mackenzie Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 105O8 Keele Peak |
The peak was named for Joseph Keele, an explorer and geologist who had moved to Canada from his native Ireland.[1]
See also
References
- "Keele Peak". Bivouac.com.
- "Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
External links
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