Information About

Largo Ridge

Largo Ridge

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Northwest Arctic
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 991 ft (302.06 m)
About

Six miles NE of Lava Lake, trends E-W and lies between Largo Creek and the upper course of the Noxapaga River, 12 mi. NW of Imuruk Lake, Seward Peninsula High. 10 miles long.

History of Largo Ridge

Reported in 1950 by D. M. Hopkins, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); so named for the "musical term 'Largo,' meaning 'broad and stately.' Both of these adjectives are appropriate when applied to Largo Ridge."