Russian Mountains (Alaska)

The Russian Mountains (Russian Mission Mountains) are a mountain range in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, USA.[1][2]

Russian Mountains
Highest point
Elevation3,077 m (10,095 ft)[1]
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Range coordinates61°40′07″N 159°10′34″W[1]

The mountains were named during the "Yellow River Stampede" of the winter of 1900-01 because a Russian Orthodox Mission was located on the south edge of the range.[1]

The range extends north from the Kuskokwim River and east of the Owhat River. It is 9 miles northeast of Aniak, Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mountains. The highest peak has an elevation of 3,077 feet (938 m).[1]

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