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Wilkes Peak

Wilkes Peak

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Petersburg (CA)
Nearest City:
Parent:
Elevation:
  • 3045 ft (928.12 m)
About

in Wilkes Range, 19 mi. SE of Petersburg, Coast Mts

History of Wilkes Peak

Named in 1887 by Lieutenant Commander C. M. Thomas, U.S. Navy (USN), for Rear Admiral Charles Wilkes, U.S. Navy (USN).