Wickersham Dome (Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area) Explained

Wickersham Dome
Map:Alaska
Elevation M:963
Elevation Ft:3159
Coordinates:65.2172°N -148.0567°W
Country:United States
State:Alaska
District:Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area
District Type:Census area

Wickersham Dome (Lower Tanana: Khoodeneldeł) is a summit in the Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, located northwest of Fairbanks near the Elliott Highway. It is named after Wickersham Creek, which heads on the southeast slope of Wickersham Dome.[1] The creek itself is named for James Wickersham.[2]

It is a popular hiking destination in the White Mountains National Recreation Area.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GNIS Detail - Wickersham Dome . geonames.usgs.gov . 18 January 2021.
  2. Web site: GNIS Detail - Wickersham Creek . geonames.usgs.gov . 18 January 2021.
  3. Web site: Wickersham Dome Trail . ALASKA.ORG . 18 January 2021 . en.