Packsaddle Island

About

In Kennicott Glacier, 16 mi NNW of McCarthy, Wrangell Mts.

History of Packsaddle Island

Named in 1965 by the Mountaineering Club of Alaska because its shape resembles a crosstree packsaddle used by pioneer miners in this area.

Found on the following Topo Maps

McCarthy (1951), McCarthy (1951), McCarthy (1951), McCarthy (1951), McCarthy C-6 (1959), McCarthy C-6 (1959), McCarthy C-6 (1959), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy (1960), McCarthy C-6 (1993), McCarthy C-6 NW (2017),

Places Near Packsaddle Island

Glaciers:

Gates Glacier, Kennicott Glacier, Lakina Glacier,

Lakes:

Hidden Creek Lake,

Mine:

Regal Mine,

Mountains:

Atna Peaks, Donoho Peak, Fireweed Mountain, Packsaddle Island, Parka Peak, Rime Peak,

Mountain Passes:

Mountaineers Pass,

Streams:

Bear Creek, Fall Creek, Fireweed Creek, Fohlin Creek, Fourth of July Creek, Hidden Creek,