Alaska Gazetteer
Gorgon Spire is a physical feature (summit) in Juneau Borough. The primary coordinates for Gorgon Spire places it within the 99801 ZIP Code delivery area.
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| Feature Name: | Gorgon Spire |
| Category: | Alaska physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Physical |
| Class: | Summit |
| Description: | In Tongass National Forest, 1.7 mi. S of Vaughan Lewis Glacier, 3.1 mi. SW of Blizzard Peak; Sec 28, T35S, R67E, Copper River Meridian. |
| History: | The name, which was applied informally to the feature upon its first ascent by Juneau Icefield researchers in 1969, derives from the Greek word “gorgos,” which means “grim” or “dreadful,” and refers to the difficult south face ascent of the summit. |
| Borough: | Juneau Borough |
| Latitude: | 58.8015708923 |
| Longitude: | -134.26020813 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Gorgon Spire: Gorgon Spire.
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