Resurrection Peaks
  Resurrection Peaks, south aspect
Highest point
Elevation4,727 ft (1,441 m)[1]
Prominence2,300 ft (700 m)[2]
Parent peakMount Ascension
Coordinates60°12′35″N 149°28′28″W / 60.20972°N 149.47444°W / 60.20972; -149.47444[3]
Geography
Resurrection Peaks is located in Alaska
Resurrection Peaks
Resurrection Peaks
Location of Resurrection Peaks in Alaska
LocationChugach National Forest
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Alaska, United States
Parent rangeKenai Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Seward A-7

Resurrection Peaks is a 4,727-foot (1,441 m) mountain ridge located in the Kenai Mountains, on the Kenai Peninsula, in the U.S. state of Alaska. The peaks are situated in Chugach National Forest, 3.3 mi (5 km) north of Mount Benson, 3.5 mi (6 km) south of Mount Ascension, and 5 mi (8 km) north of Seward, Alaska. These peaks, marked 4712' and 4665' on the USGS map, together with their ridges and glacier form a distinct group. The peaks overlook the mouth of Resurrection River into Resurrection Bay, and take their name from the bay named since 1792, and the river since 1898. Resurrection Peaks' name was officially adopted in 1969 by the United States Geological Survey.[3]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Resurrection Peaks are located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[4] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports a spruce and hemlock forest on the lower slopes. The months May and June offer the most favorable weather for viewing.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Resurrection Peaks, North AK listsofjohn.com
  2. ↑ "Resurrection Peak, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  3. 1 2 "Resurrection Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  4. ↑ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.
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