Russian Mountains (Alaska)

Russian Mountains
Highest point
Elevation 3,077 m (10,095 ft)
Geography
Country United States
State Alaska
Range coordinates 61°40′07″N 159°10′34″W / 61.6686°N 159.1761°W / 61.6686; -159.1761Coordinates: 61°40′07″N 159°10′34″W / 61.6686°N 159.1761°W / 61.6686; -159.1761

The Russian Mountains (Russian Mission Mountains) are a mountain range in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, USA.[1][2]

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: "Russian Mountains"
  2. ↑ Russian Mountains Range - Alaska Mountain Peak Information


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