Mount Chosin Few
Mount Chosin Few is a summit in the Chugach Mountains in the Chugach National Forest of Alaska, United States.[1] The prominence is 6,145-foot (1,873 m) ranking it 54th on the list of prominent peaks in the United States.[2]
| Mount Chosin Few | |
|---|---|
| Peak 8084, De Long Peak | |
  Mount Chosin Few Location in Alaska | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,042 ft (2,451 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 6,184 ft (1,885 m)[2] |
| Isolation | 42.84 mi (68.94 km) |
| Coordinates | 60°49′47″N 145°07′58″W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Protected area | Chugach National Forest |
| Parent range | Chugach Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | hike |
The peak was named in 2012 by the United States Board on Geographic Names after local and state efforts to rename the peak.[3][4][1] The name was in recognition of those who fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in 1950. Those who survived the battle are referred to as The Chosin Few.[5]
References
- "Geographic Names Information System".
- "Mount Chosin Few, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- "'CHOSIN FEW': Veterans work to name peak".
- "State OKs 'Mount Chosin Few'".
- "About".
External links
- "Mount Chosin Few". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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