Book 20, Question 18
How Do Mountains Get Their Names?
Mountains get their names in lots of ways! Many are named for what they look like, for explorers and scientists, or for older local names. Every name has a little story.
More fun facts
- North America's tallest peak has had many names.
- At least nine Alaska Native groups have their own names for it.
- One name, Denali, is used today.
- A gold prospector once called it Densmore Mountain.
- It was also named Mount McKinley, after a U.S. president.
Sources: National Park Service
Questions kids ask
What are some other names for Denali?
It has been called Densmore Mountain and Mount McKinley, and at least nine Alaska Native groups have their own names for it.