Richardson Mountains Explained

Richardson Mountains
Photo Size:275
Highest:Manuel Peak
Elevation M:1722
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:1292
Coordinates:67.9933°N -136.5853°W
Parent:Brooks Range
Etymology:Named for Arctic explorer John Richardson
Country:Canada
Region Type:Territory
Region:Yukon
Range Coordinates:68.3331°N -135.7525°W
Range Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo Map:106L05

The Richardson Mountains are a mountain range located west of the mouth of the Mackenzie River in northern Yukon, Canada. They parallel the northernmost part of the boundary between Yukon and Northwest Territories.

Although some sources[3] consider the Richardson Mountains to be part of the Canadian Rockies, the common northern limit of the Canadian Rockies is the Liard River, which is a long way south. The Richardson Mountains are a sub-range of the Brooks Range which lies mostly in Alaska.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 20059. Manuel Peak. 2022-10-06.
  2. KAFMI. Richardson Mountains. 2022-10-06.
  3. Web site: Rocky Mountains | Location, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica.
  4. Web site: Richardson Mountains. bivouac.com. 2016-02-10.