Mount Root, Alaska

Mount Root, Alaska

Mount Root is a mountain in Alaska, located on the Alaska-Canadian border, and part of the St. Elias Range. It is named after Elihu Root, who helped settle border disputes between the United States (Alaska) and Canada. It where the Margerie Glacier is located. Its elevation is 3,901 m.


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