Waxell Ridge is a physical feature (ridge) in Yakutat Borough.
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Feature Name: | Waxell Ridge |
Category: | Alaska physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Physical |
Class: | Ridge |
Description: | extends from head of Steller Glacier E 26 mi. to Bering Glacier, 90 mi. E of Cordova, Chutach Mts., and St. Elias Mts. |
History: | Named in 1913 by A. G. Maddren, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), for Lieutenant Sven Waxwell (Waxel), sailing master under Vitus Bering on the Alaskan discovery voyage in 1741; upon Bering's death, Waxell succeeded to command. |
Borough: | Yakutat Borough |
Latitude: | 60.5016670227 |
Longitude: | -143.055831909 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Waxell Ridge: Waxell Ridge.
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