Mount Susitna

Mount Susitna
Looking West at Mount Susitna across the Knik Arm of the Cook Inlet from Anchorage, Alaska
Highest point
Elevation4,396 ft (1,340 m)[1]
ListingList of mountain ranges in the world named The Sleeping Lady
Coordinates61°28′27″N 150°44′07″W / 61.47417°N 150.73528°W / 61.47417; -150.73528[1]
Naming
Native nameDghelishla (Tanaina)
English translationSandy River or Little Mountain
Pronunciation/sʊˈsɪtnə/
Geography
Mount Susitna is located in Alaska
Mount Susitna
Mount Susitna
Location of Mount Susitna in Alaska
LocationMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, U.S.
Parent range[isolated]
Topo mapUSGS Tyonek B-2
Geology
Mountain typeSummit

Mount Susitna, also known as Sleeping Lady, (Dena'inaDghelishla) is a 4,396-foot (1,340 m) mountain in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located on the west bank of the lower Susitna River, about 33 miles (53 km) northwest of Anchorage, Alaska.[1] The mountain is a prominent landmark in the Anchorage area and can be seen across the Knik Arm of the Cook Inlet from most of the city, especially at higher elevations.

  1. ^ a b c "Mount Susitna". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2009-05-04.