Information About

The Cockscomb

The Cockscomb

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 2096 ft (638.86 m)
About

Trends E-W, 17 mi S of Liberator Lake, 24 mi. N of Feniak Lake, Brooks Range. 3 miles long.

History of The Cockscomb

So named in 1951 by Kent, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) geologist because of the "hogback's resemblance to a rooster's comb."