Wickersham Dome (Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area)

Wickersham Dome (Lower Tanana: Khoodeneldeł) is a summit in the Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, located 27 miles (43 km) 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]

Wickersham Dome
Wickersham Dome, 2019
Highest point
Elevation963 m (3,159 ft)
Coordinates65°13′02″N 148°03′24″W / 65.2172°N 148.0567°W / 65.2172; -148.0567
Naming
Native nameKhoodeneldeł (Lower Tanana)
Geography
Wickersham Dome is located in Alaska
Wickersham Dome
Wickersham Dome
Location of Wickersham Dome in Alaska
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Census areaYukon–Koyukuk Census Area

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

View from the summit of Wickersham Dome, 2020

References

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  1. ^ "GNIS Detail - Wickersham Dome". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  2. ^ "GNIS Detail - Wickersham Creek". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Wickersham Dome Trail". ALASKA.ORG. Retrieved 18 January 2021.