Chitistone Mountain
The mountain takes its name from the Chitistone River as reported in 1959 by the United States Geological Survey. In turn, the Chitistone River which is part of the Copper River drainage basin, was derived from "chiti," an Indian word for copper, added to the English word "stone."
The area west of this mountain at the Kennecott Mines was actively mining copper from 1911 through 1938.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Chitistone Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers. Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Wrangell Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing.
See also
References
- ^ Chitistone Mountain AK, listsofjohn.com
- ^ "Chitistone Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ "Chitistone River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ 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: Chitistone Mountain
- Chitistone Mountain: Flickr photo