Heintzleman Ridge

Heintzleman Ridge is a 3,940-foot (1,201 m) elevation mountain ridge located in the Boundary Ranges, in the U.S. state of Alaska. This seven-miles-long ridge, which trends southwest to northeast from Gastineau Channel to Nugget Mountain, is situated 8 mi (13 km) north of Juneau, on land managed by Tongass National Forest. Juneau International Airport lies below the southwest tip of this ridge. Although modest in elevation, relief is significant since the ridge rises from sea-level in less than two miles, and it's set between Lemon Creek and Mendenhall Valley. Its nearest higher neighbor is Bullard Mountain, 2.75 mi (4 km) to the north. Heintzleman Ridge is named for B. Frank Heintzleman (1888–1965), an American forester who was appointed Governor of Alaska Territory, from 1953 through 1957.[4] In a way, he chose his own memorial, once casually remarking that, if anything were ever named for him, he hoped it would be "that ridge" which he admired for its beauty and splendor.[2] This geographic feature's name was officially adopted in 1966 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

Heintzleman Ridge
Heintzleman Ridge, south aspect
Highest point
Elevation	3,940 ft (1,200 m) [1]
Prominence	690 ft (210 m) [1]
Parent peak	Bullard Mountain[1]
Isolation	2.76 mi (4.44 km) [1]
Coordinates	58°23′56″N 134°27′47″W [2]
Geography
Heintzleman Ridge Location of Heintzleman Ridge in Alaska
Location	Tongass National Forest Juneau Borough Alaska, United States
Parent range	Coast Mountains Boundary Ranges Juneau Icefield[3]
Topo map	USGS Juneau B-2
Climbing
Easiest route	Hiking 3 mile trail

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Heintzleman Ridge is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[5] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Coast Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports the Juneau Icefield to the mountain's northeast. The month of July offers the most favorable weather for viewing and hiking this ridge.

See also

• List of mountain peaks of Alaska
• Geography of Alaska

References

Heintzleman Ridge and Nugget Falls

1. "Heintzleman Ridge - 3,940' Alaska". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
2. "Heintzleman Ridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
3. "Peak 3940, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
4. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names, Donald J. Orth author, United States Government Printing Office (1967), page 414
5. Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L. & McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.

External links

• Weather forecast: Heintzleman Ridge
• Heintzleman Ridge Trail: Tongass National Forest USDA