Army Peak
Army Peak (also known as Nelson Butte) is a summit in the Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. Its name likely derives from the United States Army's presence in the area after the establishment of Fort Davis in 1900.
It is 7 miles (11 km) northeast of the city of Nome.
References
- ^ Orth, Donald J. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1967. p 87.
- ^ USGS GNIS Feature Detail Report: Army Peak