Army Peak

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Army Peak
Nelson Butte
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Army Peak
Location in Alaska
Highest point
Elevation 512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates 64°32′20″N165°11′14″W / 64.53889°N 165.18722°W / 64.53889; -165.18722
Geography
Location Seward Peninsula, Alaska, United States
Topo map USGS Nome C-1

Army Peak (also known as Nelson Butte) [1] is a summit in the Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. Its name likely derives from the United States Army's presence in the area after the establishment of Fort Davis in 1900.

It is 7 miles (11 km) northeast of the city of Nome. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Orth, Donald J. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1967. p 87.
  2. ↑ USGS GNIS Feature Detail Report: Army Peak


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