Army Peak

Coordinates: 64°32′20″N 165°11′14″W / 64.53889°N 165.18722°W / 64.53889; -165.18722
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Army Peak
Nelson Butte
Highest point
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates64°32′20″N 165°11′14″W / 64.53889°N 165.18722°W / 64.53889; -165.18722
Geography
LocationSeward Peninsula, Alaska, United States
Topo mapUSGS 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[edit]

  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