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| location = [[Tongass National Forest]]<br />[[Juneau Borough, Alaska|Juneau Borough]]<br />[[Alaska]], [[United States]]
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'''Heintzleman Ridge''' is a {{convert|3940|ft|m|0|adj=on}} elevation mountain ridge located in the [[Boundary Ranges]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Alaska]]. This seven-miles-long ridge, which trends southwest to northeast from [[Gastineau Channel]] to [[Nugget Mountain]], is situated {{convert|8|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} north of [[Juneau, Alaska|Juneau]], on land managed by [[Tongass National Forest]]. [[Juneau International Airport]] lies below the southwest tip of this ridge. Although modest in elevation, [[Topographic relief|relief]] is significant since the ridge rises from sea-level in less than two miles, and it's set between [[Lemon Creek (Alaska)|Lemon Creek]] and [[Mendenhall Valley, Juneau|Mendenhall Valley]]. Its nearest higher neighbor is [[Bullard Mountain]], {{convert|2.75|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} to the north. Heintzleman Ridge is named for [[B. Frank Heintzleman]] (1888–1965), an American [[forester]] who was appointed [[List of Governors of Alaska|Governor]] of [[Alaska Territory]], from 1953 through 1957.<ref>''Dictionary of Alaska Place Names'', Donald J. Orth author, United States Government Printing Office (1967), page 414</ref> In a way, he chose his own memorial, once casually remarking that, if anything were ever named for him, he hoped it would be "that ridge" which he admired for its beauty and splendor.<ref name="gnis">{{cite gnis|1403295|name=Heintzleman Ridge|accessdate=2020-03-27}}</ref>
'''Heintzleman Ridge''' is a {{convert|3940|ft|m|0|adj=on}} elevation mountain ridge located in the [[Boundary Ranges]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Alaska]]. This seven-miles-long ridge, which trends southwest to northeast from [[Gastineau Channel]] to [[Nugget Mountain]], is situated {{convert|8|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} north of [[Juneau, Alaska|Juneau]], on land managed by [[Tongass National Forest]]. [[Juneau International Airport]] lies below the southwest tip of this ridge. Although modest in elevation, [[Topographic relief|relief]] is significant since the ridge rises from sea-level in less than two miles, and it's set between [[Lemon Creek (Alaska)|Lemon Creek]] and [[Mendenhall Valley, Juneau|Mendenhall Valley]]. Its nearest higher neighbor is [[Bullard Mountain]], {{convert|2.75|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} to the north. Heintzleman Ridge is named for [[B. Frank Heintzleman]] (1888–1965), an American [[forester]] who was appointed [[List of Governors of Alaska|Governor]] of [[Alaska Territory]], from 1953 through 1957.<ref>''Dictionary of Alaska Place Names'', Donald J. Orth author, United States Government Printing Office (1967), page 414</ref> In a way, he chose his own memorial, once casually remarking that, if anything were ever named for him, he hoped it would be "that ridge" which he admired for its beauty and splendor.<ref name="gnis">{{cite gnis|1403295|name=Heintzleman Ridge|accessdate=2020-03-27}}</ref>
This geographic feature's name was officially adopted in 1966 by the [[U.S. Board on Geographic Names]].
This geographic feature's name was officially adopted in 1966 by the [[United States Board on Geographic Names]].


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[[File:Heintzleman Ridge and Nugget Falls.jpg|thumb|150px|Heintzleman Ridge and Nugget Falls]]
==Climate==
==Climate==

Based on the [[Köppen climate classification]], Heintzleman Ridge is located in a [[subarctic climate]] zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.<ref name=Peel>{{cite journal | author = Peel, M. C. |author2=Finlayson, B. L. |author3=McMahon, T. A. | year = 2007 | title = Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification | journal = Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. | volume = 11 | issn = 1027-5606}}</ref> Weather systems coming off the [[Gulf of Alaska]] are forced upwards by the Coast Mountains ([[orographic lift]]), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports the [[Juneau Icefield]] to the mountain's northeast. The month of July offers the most favorable weather for viewing and hiking this ridge.
Based on the [[Köppen climate classification]], Heintzleman Ridge is located in a [[subarctic climate]] zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.<ref name=Peel>{{cite journal | author = Peel, M. C. |author2=Finlayson, B. L. |author3=McMahon, T. A. | year = 2007 | title = Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification | journal = Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. | volume = 11 | issn = 1027-5606}}</ref> Weather systems coming off the [[Gulf of Alaska]] are forced upwards by the Coast Mountains ([[orographic lift]]), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports the [[Juneau Icefield]] to the mountain's northeast. The month of July offers the most favorable weather for viewing and hiking this ridge.

==Gallery==
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File:Heintzleman Ridge and Nugget Falls.jpg|Heintzleman Ridge and Nugget Falls
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==See also==
==See also==
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{{Coast Mountains}}
{{Coast Mountains}}


[[Category:Mountains of Alaska]]
[[Category:Ridges of Alaska]]
[[Category:Mountains of Juneau, Alaska]]
[[Category:Mountains of Juneau, Alaska]]
[[Category:Boundary Ranges]]
[[Category:Boundary Ranges]]

Latest revision as of 18:45, 22 November 2024

Heintzleman Ridge
Heintzleman Ridge, south aspect
Highest point
Elevation3,940 ft (1,200 m)[1]
Prominence690 ft (210 m)[1]
Parent peakBullard Mountain[1]
Isolation2.76 mi (4.44 km)[1]
Coordinates58°23′56″N 134°27′47″W / 58.39889°N 134.46306°W / 58.39889; -134.46306[2]
Geography
Heintzleman Ridge is located in Alaska
Heintzleman Ridge
Heintzleman Ridge
Location in Alaska
Map
Interactive map of Heintzleman Ridge
LocationTongass National Forest
Juneau Borough
Alaska, United States
Parent rangeCoast Mountains
Boundary Ranges
Juneau Icefield[3]
Topo mapUSGS Juneau B-2
Climbing
Easiest routeHiking 3 mile trail

Heintzleman Ridge is a 3,940-foot (1,201 m) elevation mountain ridge located in the Boundary Ranges, in the U.S. state of Alaska. This seven-miles-long ridge, which trends southwest to northeast from Gastineau Channel to Nugget Mountain, is situated 8 mi (13 km) north of Juneau, on land managed by Tongass National Forest. Juneau International Airport lies below the southwest tip of this ridge. Although modest in elevation, relief is significant since the ridge rises from sea-level in less than two miles, and it's set between Lemon Creek and Mendenhall Valley. Its nearest higher neighbor is Bullard Mountain, 2.75 mi (4 km) to the north. Heintzleman Ridge is named for B. Frank Heintzleman (1888–1965), an American forester who was appointed Governor of Alaska Territory, from 1953 through 1957.[4] In a way, he chose his own memorial, once casually remarking that, if anything were ever named for him, he hoped it would be "that ridge" which he admired for its beauty and splendor.[2] This geographic feature's name was officially adopted in 1966 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.

Climate

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Based on the Köppen climate classification, Heintzleman Ridge is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[5] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Coast Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports the Juneau Icefield to the mountain's northeast. The month of July offers the most favorable weather for viewing and hiking this ridge.

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  • Heintzleman Ridge and Nugget Falls
    Heintzleman Ridge and Nugget Falls

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Heintzleman Ridge - 3,940' Alaska". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
  2. ^ a b "Heintzleman Ridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
  3. ^ "Peak 3940, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
  4. ^ Dictionary of Alaska Place Names, Donald J. Orth author, United States Government Printing Office (1967), page 414
  5. ^ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.
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