Richardson Mountains
The Richardson Mountains are a mountain range located west of the mouth of the Mackenzie River in northern Yukon, Canada. They parallel the northernmost part of the boundary between Yukon and Northwest Territories.
| Richardson Mountains | |
|---|---|
 Dempster Highway crossing the Richardson Mountains | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,240 m (4,070 ft)[1] |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Named for Arctic explorer John Richardson[1] |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Yukon |
| Range coordinates | 68°10′N 137°00′W |
| Parent range | Brooks Range |
Although some sources[2] consider the Richardson Mountains to be part of the Canadian Rockies, the common northern limit of the Canadian Rockies is the Liard River, which is a long way south. The Richardson Mountains are a sub-range of the Brooks Range which lies mostly in Alaska.[1]
References
- "Richardson Mountains". Retrieved Feb 10, 2016.
- "Rocky Mountains | Location, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica".
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