| Russian Mountains | |
|---|---|
  Russian Mountains | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,077 ft (938 m) [1] |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census area | Bethel |
| Range coordinates | 61°40′07″N159°10′34″W / 61.66861°N 159.17611°W [1] |
The Russian Mountains (Russian Mission Mountains) are a mountain range in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, USA. [1]
The mountains were named during the "Yellow River Stampede" of the winter of 1900-01 because a Russian Orthodox Mission was located on the south edge of the range. [1]
The range extends north from the Kuskokwim River and east of the Owhat River. It is 9 miles northeast of Aniak, Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mountains. The highest peak has an elevation of 3,077 feet (938 m). [1]
