GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Alaska Range
The Alaska Range arcs through south-central Alaska and contains North America’s highest summit, widely known as Denali and named Mount McKinley in U.S. federal usage from 2025. The summit is about 6,190 metres above sea level.
Fast Facts
- It lies south of much of the Yukon interior and north of the Gulf of Alaska coast.
- The range contains extensive glaciers.
- Denali/McKinley is distinct from Canada’s Mount Logan.
Connected lessons
- Alaska RangeMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Gulf of AlaskaRelated places
- Brooks RangeRelated places
- Mount LoganRelated places
- Cascade RangeRelated places
- Yukon RiverRelated places