Information About

Purcell Mountains

Purcell Mountains

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 2841 ft (865.94 m)
About

Thirty miles S of Shungnak, bounded on the N by the Selawik River, on the S by Billy Hawk Creek, on the E by Wheeler Creek, and on the W by Ingruksukruk Creek, Hogatza High.

History of Purcell Mountains

Local name reported by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in 1965 to have been in use for 60 years; derived from Purcell Mountain, the highest point in the mountains.

Places Near Purcell Mountains
Mountain Ranges:

Purcell Mountains,

Rivers:

Hawk River,

Streams:

Shinilikrok Creek,