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Mountain in Alaska, United States

Mount Chosin Few
Peak 8084, De Long Peak
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Highest point
Elevation8,042 ft (2,451 m)
Prominence6,184 ft (1,885 m)
Isolation42.84 mi (68.94 km)
Coordinates60°49′47″N 145°07′58″W / 60.8296779°N 145.1326871°W / 60.8296779; -145.1326871
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Protected areaChugach National Forest
Parent rangeChugach Mountains
Climbing
Easiest routehike

Mount Chosin Few is a summit in the Chugach Mountains in the Chugach National Forest of Alaska, United States. The prominence is 6,145-foot (1,873 m) ranking it 54th on the list of prominent peaks in the United States.

The peak was named in 2012 by the United States Board on Geographic Names after local and state efforts to rename the peak. The name was in recognition of those who fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in 1950. Those who survived the battle are referred to as The Chosin Few.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System".
  2. ^ "Mount Chosin Few, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  3. "'CHOSIN FEW': Veterans work to name peak".
  4. "State OKs 'Mount Chosin Few'".
  5. "About".

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